The number of chromosomes in a certain type of cell division is halved. This kind of cell division occurs in

only testis

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only ovary

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both ovary and testis

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all body cells

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Solution

The correct option is C both ovary and testis
Meiotic cell division occurs both in testes and ovaries, for the production of haploid sperms and ova.
So, the correct answer is 'both ovary and testis'

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The number of chromosomes in a certain type of cell division is halved. This kind of cell division occurs in:
(a) only testis

(b) only ovary

(d) all body cells

During cell division, the chromosomes duplicate and distribute equally in the daughter cells. This type of cell division is called as ______________.

Mitosis is the type of cell division where the number of chromosomes is maintained and in meiosis a diploid cell becomes a haploid cell.

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