NEETBotanyCell Cycle and Cell Division
What is the role of meiosis in sexual reproduction?
Options
- AThe production of diploid daughter cells
- BThe production of haploid daughter cells
- CThe fusion of gametes
- DThe formation of gametes from specialised diploid cells
Correct answer
D. The formation of gametes from specialised diploid cells
Step-by-step solution
The production of offspring by sexual reproduction includes the fusion of two gametes, each with a complete haploid set of chromosomes. Gametes are formed from specialised diploid cells. This specialised kind of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half results in the production of haploid daughter cells. This kind of division is called meiosis. Meiosis ensures the production of haploid phase in the life cycle of sexually reproducing organisms whereas fertilisation restores the diploid phase. We come