At Which Stage of Gametogenesis Does Gamete Chromosome Number Reduce

Question

At which stage of gametogenesis does gamete chromosome number reduce from 4N to 2N?
A) during the first meiotic division
B) during the second meiotic division
C) prior to the first meiotic division
D) prior to the first mitotic division

Accepted Answer

During the first meiotic division, homologous chromosomes are separated, reducing the chromosome number from 4N to 2N. This process is known as reductional division.