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Which Cells Can Undergo Meiosis
publish date: 2026/06/17 19:54:26.904467 UTC
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True or False: Haploid cells can divide meiotically.
Correct Answer
False
Explanation
Only diploid cells can undergo meiosis, since meiosis halves the chromosome number, which requires starting from a diploid (2N) state. Both diploid and haploid cells, however, are capable of dividing mitotically.
Reference
Biology: A self-teaching guide