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How many divisions occur during meiosis, and how many daughter cells are produced?
publish date: 2026/06/16 11:19:4.885521 UTC
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Unlike mitosis (which involves one division), meiosis proceeds through two sequential divisions.
How many daughter cells does meiosis ultimately produce?
Correct Answer
Two divisions producing four cells
Explanation
Meiosis involves two sequential divisions:
- First meiotic division - homologous chromosome pairs separate, producing two cells each with half the original chromosome number
- Second meiotic division - sister chromatids separate (like mitosis), producing a total of four haploid (n) daughter cells
Reference
Biology: A Self-Teaching Guide