Which Term Refers to Duplication of the Complete Set of Chromosomes

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to duplication of the complete set of chromosomes in an organism's cell, followed by the separation of the duplicated chromosomes into two new cells?

• A) zygote formation
• B) mitotic cell division
• C) binary fission
• D) meiotic cell division

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