Question

select the correct answer.
a germ cell of an organism has 60 chromosomes in it. it undergoes meiosis, and at the end it produces four daughter cells. what is the number of chromosomes in each of these daughter cells?
a. 120
b. 60
c. 30

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Meiosis Chromosome Rule

Meiosis reduces chromosome number by half.

Step2: Apply to Given Problem

Germ cell has 60 chromosomes. After meiosis, daughter cells have $\frac{60}{2}=30$ chromosomes.

Answer:

C. 30