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The series of changes taking place in cell nucleus during meiosis is called _______

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Cytokinesis

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Karyokinesis

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Both A and B

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Karyokinesis
Karyon means nucleus and kinesis means parting. During meiosis cell undergoes karyokinesis i.e nuclear division and cytokinesis i.e cell division to obtain 4 haploid daughter cells.

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