Which of the following describes meiosis?(1 point)

Makes new sex cells, creates 2 daughter cells each with 23 chromosomes

Makes new sex cells, creates 4 daughter cells each with 23 chromosomes

Makes new body cells, creates 2 daughter cells each with 46 chromosomes

Makes new body cells, creates 4 daughter cells each with 46 chromosomes

1 answer

The correct description of meiosis is:

Makes new sex cells, creates 4 daughter cells each with 23 chromosomes.

Meiosis is the process by which gametes (sex cells) are produced, resulting in four non-identical daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes (23 in humans).