Class 11 Biology Practice Test: Cell Cycle and Cell Division - Meiosis — Flashcards | Class 11 Biology | FatSkills

Class 11 Biology Practice Test: Cell Cycle and Cell Division - Meiosis — Flashcards

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Meiosis is a type of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that reduces the number of chromosomes in gametes (the sex cells, or egg and sperm).

In humans, body (or somatic) cells are diploid, containing two sets of chromosomes (one from each parent).

Related Test: Class 11 Biology Practice Test: Cell Cycle and Cell Division - M Phase 

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Which of these statements is not true about fertilization?
Gametes have an incomplete set of chromosomes
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