Why Does Meiosis Pass Through Two Complete Cycles

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why does meiosis pass through two complete cycles?

• A)To assure that the gametes will be of the correct size
• B)To allow crossing over to occur
• C)So that the zygote will have the diploid number of chromosomes
• D)Because two cycles are necessary to produce the proper shape of the gametes
• E)Because the chromosomes are still double-stranded at the end of meiosis I

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