Why Is Meiosis Sometimes Called "Reductive Division

question 71

Multiple Choice

Why is meiosis sometimes called "reductive division"?

• A) It has fewer overall steps than mitosis.
• B) It has fewer prophase steps than mitosis.
• C) It involves crossing over.
• D) It results in a reduction of the number of chromosomes.
• E) It reduces the amount of cytoplasm in the cell.

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