Meiosis I
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Which division in meiosis is considered reductional?

  • Fertilization
  • Meiosis II
  • Meiosis I (correct)
  • Mitosis
  • During meiosis, what happens to the number of chromosome sets in the gamete?

  • It quadruples
  • It stays the same
  • It is halved (correct)
  • It doubles
  • What is the purpose of meiosis I?

  • To create gametes
  • To double the chromosome sets
  • To restore the diploid number
  • To prepare for fertilization (correct)
  • In diploid organisms, meiosis I is considered a ______ division because it reduces the number of chromosome sets (ploidy) in the gamete by half.

    <p>reductional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This prepares the gamete for ______, at which time the diploid number is restored.

    <p>fertilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In meiosis I, the ______ number is reduced by half.

    <p>diploid</p> Signup and view all the answers

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