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Cell Cycle and Cell Division: Reduction division MCQ

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Reduction divisionEasyQuestion 9942

Question

Meiosis I is called reductional division because it:

  1. A
    Halves chromosome number
    Correct
  2. B
    Maintains chromosome number
  3. C
    Doubles DNA only
  4. D
    Prevents cytokinesis

Correct answer

Halves chromosome number

Explanation

Homologous chromosomes separate in meiosis I.

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