Gujarati
5.Molecular Basis of Inheritance
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Whereas the number of chromosomes is reduced to half in first reduction division of meiosis, then what is the need for second mitotic division

A

For the segregation of replicated chromosomes

B

For equal distribution of haploid chromosomes

C

For the formation of four gametes

D

For equal distribution of genes on chromosomes

Solution

(a) The reduction of $DNA$ content does not occur in meiosis-$I$. Truely haploid nuclei in terms of $DNA$ contents as well as chromosomes number are formed in meiosis-$II$.

When the chromatids of each chromosome are separated in to different nuclei. Thus meiosis-$II$ is necessary.

Standard 12
Biology

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