Principle Of Inheritance And Variation Question 124
Question: Whereas the number of chromosomes is reduced to half in first reduction division of meiosis, then what is the need for second mitotic division [MP PMT 2001]
Options:
A) For the segregation of replicated chromosomes
B) For equal distribution of haploid chromosomes
C) For the formation of four gametes
D) For equal distribution of genes on chromosomes
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
The reduction of DNA content does not occur in meiosis-I.
Truely haploid nuclei in terms of DNA contents as well as chromosomes number are formed in meiosis-II.
When the chromatids of each chromosome are separated in to different nuclei.
Thus meiosis-II is necessary.
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