Question

question 27
1 pts
meiosis i is called a reduction division because
○ the time it takes for the cell to divide is reduced.
● the need for mitosis is reduced.
○ the cells size is reduced.
○ the number of chromosomes goes from diploid to haploid.

Explanation:

Meiosis I separates homologous chromosomes, reducing the chromosome number from diploid (2n) to haploid (n). This is the key reason it's called a reduction - division. The other options are incorrect as the time of division, need for mitosis, and cell size are not related to the term 'reduction division' in this context.

Answer:

D. the number of chromosomes goes from diploid to haploid