Question

multiple choice question
after meiosis i, each daughter cell contains ____ chromosomes consisting of ____ connected chromatids.
o 46; 4
o 23; 2
o 23; 4
o 46; 2

Explanation:

In meiosis I, a diploid cell (with 46 chromosomes in humans) undergoes division. Homologous chromosomes separate, so each daughter cell after meiosis I has 23 chromosomes (haploid number). Each of these chromosomes still has two sister chromatids connected (since sister chromatids separate in meiosis II). So the correct values are 23 chromosomes with 2 connected chromatids.

Answer:

B. 23; 2