Meiotic cell division has two steps, called Meiosis I and Meiosis II. Which of the following is correct about each step? a At the end of Meiosis I one haploid cell has remained one haploid cell, and at the end of Meiosis II one haploid cell have become two diploid cells. b At the end of Meiosis I one diploid cell has become two haploid cells, and at the end of Meiosis II two haploid cells have become four haploid cells. c At the end of Meiosis I one diploid cell has remained one diploid cell, and at the end of Meiosis II one diploid cell has become two haploid cells. d At the end of Meiosis I one haploid cell has become two diploid cells, and at the end of Meiosis II two diploid cells have become four haploid cells.

Answer 1

The correct statement about meiosis is:

b: At the end of Meiosis I, one diploid cell has become two haploid cells, and at the end of Meiosis II, two haploid cells have become four haploid cells.

Here's a brief clarification of the process:

• Meiosis I: A diploid cell (2n) divides to produce two haploid cells (n). Each of these haploid cells contains half the number of chromosomes, but they are still in duplicated form (sister chromatids).

• Meiosis II: The two haploid cells from Meiosis I undergo division again, resulting in a total of four haploid cells (n). In this phase, the sister chromatids are separated into different cells.

Therefore, option b accurately describes the outcomes of meiosis.