Question

Which cell is normally produced as a direct result of meiosis?

• A. A uterine cell having half the normal species number of chromosomes.
• B. An egg having the full species number of chromosomes.
• C. A zygote having the full species number of chromosomes.
• D. A sperm having half the normal species number of chromosomes.

Answer 1

The correct option is D A sperm having half the normal species number of chromosomes.

The gametes are produced by the meiotic division. Meiosis results in the formation of four haploid cells which can act as gametes. The male gamete is the sperm and the female gamete is the ovum. These gametes possess only half the set of the chromosomes. The fusion of these gametes during fertilisation allows restoring the diploid number of the chromosome in a species.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.