Structure of chromosome, cell cycle and cell division — Biology STD 10 — Question
ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 10BiologyStructure of chromosome, cell cycle and cell division1 Mark
MCQ
Meiosis-I is also known as :
A
Equational division
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Reduction division
C
Direct cell division
D
All of these
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Answer
Correct option: B.
Reduction division
(b) Reduction division Explanation: Meiosis-I is termed the reduction division because it reduces the chromosome number from diploid to haploid, preparing cells for sexual reproduction by ensuring each gamete contains just one set of chromosomes.
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