8. What is the final result of meiosis in terms of cell type and genetic makeup? A. Two diploid identical cells B. Four diploid identical cells C. Four haploid genetically diverse cells D. Two haploid genetically identical cells

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8. What is the final result of meiosis in terms of cell type and genetic makeup? A. Two diploid identical cells B. Four diploid identical cells C. Four haploid genetically diverse cells D. Two haploid genetically identical cells

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C. Four haploid genetically diverse cellsMeiosis is a type of cell division that produces gametes (sex cells) for sexual reproduction. It involves two rounds of division (meiosis I and meiosis II). Starting with a diploid cell (containing two sets of chromosomes), meiosis I separates homologous chromosomes, resulting in two haploid cells (each with one set of chromosomes). Meiosis II then separates sister chromatids (copies of each chromosome), resulting in a total of four haploid cells. Crossing over, which occurs during meiosis I, exchanges genetic material between homologous chromosomes, contributing to the genetic diversity of the resulting cells.

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8. What is the final result of meiosis in terms of cell type and genetic makeup? A. Two diploid identical cells B. Four diploid identical cells C. Four haploid genetically diverse cells D. Two haploid genetically identical cells

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