Question

if you begin with a diploid number of 12 chromosomes in a cell, what is the haploid number after undergoing meiosis ii? 36 6 12 24

Explanation:

Step1: Recall Meiosis Basics

Meiosis reduces chromosome number. Diploid (\(2n\)) has 2 sets, haploid (\(n\)) has 1. Start with \(2n = 12\), so \(n=\frac{12}{2}=6\).

Step2: Analyze Meiosis II

Meiosis I reduces \(2n\) to \(n\) (haploid). Meiosis II splits sister chromatids, but chromosome number (haploid) remains \(n\). So after Meiosis II, haploid number is \(6\).

Answer:

6 (the option with "6")