Which best describes meiosis?

A. It produces cells that are identical to the original cell.

B. It is responsible for the replacement of damaged skin cells.

C. It is responsible for growth of the organism.

D. It produces male and female sex cells.

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Caitlin

Biology

7 May, 11:17

Which best describes meiosis?

A. It produces cells that are identical to the original cell.

B. It is responsible for the replacement of damaged skin cells.

C. It is responsible for growth of the organism.

D. It produces male and female sex cells.

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Damien Zimmerman · Answer 1

D is the correct answer. Meiosis is a process of cell division that forms male and female gametes, or sex cells. First the chromosomes are copied, then the DNA gets swapped between them. The pairs of chromosomes then divide, giving single chromosomes in each cell (gametes).

Which best describes meiosis?A. It produces cells that are identical to the original cell.B. It is responsible for the replacement of damaged skin cells.C. It is responsible for growth of the organism.D. It produces male and female sex cells.

Which best describes meiosis?

A. It produces cells that are identical to the original cell.

B. It is responsible for the replacement of damaged skin cells.

C. It is responsible for growth of the organism.

D. It produces male and female sex cells.