Q3 / 240 · KCET 2026 · Biology
A diploid cell which has $8$ chromosomes undergoes meiosis and produces $4$ daughter cells. What is the number of chromosomes present in each daughter cell formed at the end of meiosis-I?
- A$8$ chromosomes
- Correct answerB$4$ chromosomes
- C$16$ chromosomes
- D$32$ chromosomes
Solution
Meiosis-I is a reductional division where homologous chromosomes separate, reducing the chromosome number to half in the resulting daughter cells.
The original diploid cell has $2n = 8$ chromosomes.
At the end of meiosis-I, the daughter cells become haploid ($n$).
Therefore, the number of chromosomes in each daughter cell is $n = \dfrac{8}{2} = 4$ chromosomes.
Answer: $4$ chromosomes
The original diploid cell has $2n = 8$ chromosomes.
At the end of meiosis-I, the daughter cells become haploid ($n$).
Therefore, the number of chromosomes in each daughter cell is $n = \dfrac{8}{2} = 4$ chromosomes.
Answer: $4$ chromosomes
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.