Question

question 12
0.5 pts
meiosis is a type of cell division that gives rise to our gametes. meiosis has two stages meiosis i and meiosis ii. what is the main difference between these two stages of cell division?
there are no differences between these two stages of meiosis, they are simply called i and ii because there are two divisions that take place.
meiosis i ends in a cell division and meiosis ii does not.
meiosis i happens in body cells and meiosis ii happens in sex cells.
meiosis i begins with diploid cells and meiosis ii begins with haploid cells.

Explanation:

Meiosis I starts with diploid cells (2n) and separates homologous chromosomes, producing haploid cells (n). Meiosis II begins with these haploid cells and separates sister chromatids, resulting in four haploid gametes. The other options are incorrect: there are clear differences between the stages, both end in cell division, and both occur in germ cells (not body vs. sex cells).

Answer:

Meiosis I begins with diploid cells and meiosis II begins with haploid cells.