A Cell That Contains 46 Chromosomes Arranged in 23 Pairs

question 66

Multiple Choice

A cell that contains 46 chromosomes arranged in 23 pairs undergoes the process of ________ to produce two new cells, each containing the same DNA as the original cell, arranged in the same 23 pairs of chromosomes.

• A) mitosis
• B) osmosis
• C) meiosis
• D) fertilization

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