Meiosis Typically Results in the Production of _____________________

Question

Meiosis typically results in the production of _____________________.  
A) two diploid cells
B) four diploid cells
C) four haploid cells
D) two haploid cells
E) one triploid cell

Accepted Answer

Meiosis is the process of cell division that produces haploid cells with half the chromosome number of the original diploid cell. Therefore, meiosis typically results in the production of four haploid cells. Option A and D are incorrect as they mention diploid cells. Option B is incorrect as it mentions four diploid cells which is not possible through meiosis. Option E is also incorrect as it mentions one triploid cell which does not result from meiosis.