If a Cell Had 12 Chromosomes at the Beginning of Meiosis

question 3

Multiple Choice

If a cell had 12 chromosomes at the beginning of meiosis II, how many would each daughter cell have after the completion of meiosis II?

• A)6
• B)12
• C)18
• D)24

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Definitions:

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

Species

The basic unit of biological classification, defined as a group of individuals that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring.

X-ray Diffraction

X-ray diffraction is a technique used to study the atomic and molecular structure of materials by observing the patterns formed by the diffraction of X-rays through the material.

Rosalind Franklin

Rosalind Franklin was a British chemist and X-ray crystallographer whose work was critical in understanding the molecular structures of DNA, RNA, viruses, coal, and graphite.