Question

Meiosis is a specialized division of cell-which includes

• A. Two nuclear divisions with chromosomes dividing thrice
• B. Two nuclear divisions with chromosomes dividing once
• C. Two nuclear divisions with chromosomes dividing twice
• D. Only one nuclear division with chromosomes dividing once

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Two nuclear divisions with chromosomes dividing once

Meiosis is a specialized type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half( during Meiosis i ), creating four haploid cells ( during M I & M ii,) each genetically distinct from the parent cell that gave rise to them. So ,the correct option is B. ( Two nuclear divisions with chromosomes dividing once )