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Which of the following cells can be a result of meiotic cell division?

A
Red Blood Cells
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Zygote
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C
Cheek cells
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D
Ovum
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Solution

The correct option is D Ovum
Meiotic cell division produces haploid cells. These haploid cells (gametes) take part in sexual reproduction. Among the given examples, only ovum or female gamete is a haploid cell. Hence, ovum is the correct answer.

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