Question

which of the following statements is true about meiosis?
two germ cells divide into 2 cells that are genetically distinct from each other
one germ cell divides into 2 cells that are genetically distinct from each other and have half as much dna as the original germ cell
one germ cell divides into 4 cells that are genetically distinct from each other and have half as much dna as the original germ cell
two germ cells divide into 4 cells that are genetically distinct from each other

question 13
1 pts
the cells produced from meiosis are called ____ because they have only one copy of each chromosome.

diploid
haploid
biploid

Explanation:

First Question (Meiosis Statement)

To determine the true statement about meiosis, recall: Meiosis starts with 1 diploid germ cell, undergoes two divisions, producing 4 haploid cells (genetically distinct, half the DNA of the original germ cell).

• First option: Wrong (starts with 2 cells, meiosis starts with 1).
• Second option: Wrong (produces 4 cells, not 2).
• Third option: Correct (1 germ cell → 4 cells, genetically distinct, half DNA).
• Fourth option: Wrong (starts with 1 cell, not 2).

Cells with one copy of each chromosome are haploid. Diploid has two copies, “biploid” is not a standard term. Meiosis produces haploid cells (gametes) with half the chromosome number (one copy per chromosome).

Answer:

One germ cell divides into 4 cells that are genetically distinct from each other and have half as much DNA as the original germ cell

Question 13 (Cells from Meiosis)