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 answer
    B
    $4$ 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

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.