Q. 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) Divisions ensures equal distribution of haploid chromosomes
C) Division ensures equal distribution of genes on chromosomes
D) Division is required for segregation of replicated chromosomes
Explanation
The first meiotic division leads to reduction of chromosome number of half and the second meiotic division to segregate the replicated chromosomes.
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