Question

Meiosis occurs in

• A. Diploid cells
• B. Haploid Cells
• C. Mostly haploid cells but occasionally diploid cells
• D. Mostly diploid cells but occasionally haploid cells

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Diploid cells

The correct option is option A.

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Meiosis is a process where a singular cell gets divided two times to give rise to four haploid cells.
2. Meiosis occurs in all multicellular and single-celled eukaryotes which include plants, animals, and fungi.
3. Meiosis gives rise to the gametes or sex cells such as sperm in males and eggs in females, both haploid cells.
4. Therefore, in meiosis, a diploid cell becomes a haploid cell.

Explanation of the incorrect options:

Option B:

Meiosis is the process after which only a diploid cell gets divided two times to give rise to four haploid cells.

Option C:

Meiosis occurs in diploid cells and not in haploid cells.

Option D:

Meiosis occurs in diploid cells and not in haploid cells.

Final answer: Meiosis occurs in a diploid cell.