Q.

Read the following statements.

A: Meiosis is known as reductional division.

B: Meiosis produces four genetically dissimilar cells.

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a

A is correct but B is incorrect

b

A is incorrect but B is correct

c

A and B both are correct

d

A and B both are incorrect

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

Meiosis reduces the number of chromosomes to half in daughter cells and therefore is known as reductional division.

During meiosis, there is exchange of genes or genetic material due to crossing over which results in production of four genetically dissimilar cells from a diploid parent cell.

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Read the following statements.A: Meiosis is known as reductional division.B: Meiosis produces four genetically dissimilar cells.