The Total DNA Content of Each Daughter Cell Is Reduced

question 87

Multiple Choice

The total DNA content of each daughter cell is reduced during meiosis because

• A) chromosomes do not replicate during the interphase preceding meiosis I.
• B) chromosomes do not replicate between meiosis I and II.
• C) half of the chromosomes from each gamete are lost during fertilization.
• D) sister chromatids separate during anaphase of meiosis I.
• E) chromosome arms are lost during crossing over.

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