Question

In first phase of meiosis similar chromosome in one cell is $44$. After complete meiosis of cell what is the number of chromosomes in daughter cell?

• A. $44$
• B. $22$
• C. $11$
• D. $66$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $22$

Meiosis is the characteristic division of the reproductive cells. It is also called as reduction division because in this, the parent cell produces four daughter cells each having half the number of chromosomes present in the parent cell. If one parent cell containing 44 chromosomes undergoes meiosis, it forms four new daughter cells. These cells will have half the number of chromosomes present in the parent cell. Hence, the number of chromosomes present in a daughter cell will be 22.

So the correct option is '22'.