Question

When number of chromosomes is already reduced to half in the first reductional division of meiosis, what is the necessity of second meiotic division?

• A. The division is required for the formation of four gametes
• B. Division ensures equal distribution of haploid chromosomes
• C. Division ensures equal distribution of genes on chromosomes
• D. Division is required for segregation of replicated chromosomes

Answer 1

The correct option is D Division is required for segregation of replicated chromosomes

The first meiotic division leads to reduction of chromosome number to half and the second meiotic division to segregate the replicated chromosomes.