Which statement explains the importance of meiosis in maintaining chromosome numbers? The total number of chromosomes is doubled during meiosis. This happens in interphase when the DNA is copied. At the end of meiosis II, each reproductive cell will end up with two times the total number of chromosomes. During fertilization, this number is cut in half. The total number of chromosomes is divided in half during meiosis. When the sperm and the egg unite, the number of chromosomes returns to the diploid number. At the end of meiosis II, each reproductive cell has the same number of chromosomes as the original cell. This happens because the chromosomes duplicate and then separate.

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14 February, 01:44

Which statement explains the importance of meiosis in maintaining chromosome numbers? The total number of chromosomes is doubled during meiosis. This happens in interphase when the DNA is copied. At the end of meiosis II, each reproductive cell will end up with two times the total number of chromosomes. During fertilization, this number is cut in half. The total number of chromosomes is divided in half during meiosis. When the sperm and the egg unite, the number of chromosomes returns to the diploid number. At the end of meiosis II, each reproductive cell has the same number of chromosomes as the original cell. This happens because the chromosomes duplicate and then separate.

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Sariah · Answer 1

The correct answer is during fertilization, the number of chromosomes is being cut by half. The total number of chromosomes is then divided in half way during meiosis.

Meiosis is termed as a cell division type which reduce number of chromosomes by half. It creates four haploid cells.

The process of meiosis occurs in each and every single celled which os sexually reproduced and in all eukaryotes which are multicellular. For example, plants and animals

In genetic meiosis developmental disabilities. There is meiosis 1 and meiosis 11 which are termed as meiotic divisions.

Greta Oneal · Answer 2

c. The total number of chromosomes is divided in half during meiosis. When the sperm and the egg unite, the number of chromosomes returns to the diploid number.