Meiosis results in the formation of which type of cells?

• A. Haploid Gametes
• B. Diploid Somatic Cells
• C. Identical Diploid Daughters
• D. Two identical Haploid Cells

Answer: (A)

Meiosis creates cells ready for sexual reproduction by halving the chromosome number, producing haploid gametes. From one diploid parent cell, meiosis yields four haploid daughter cells. The two rounds of division separate homologous chromosomes first, then sister chromatids, and genetic reshuffling occurs through crossing over and independent assortment. Because the end products are haploid gametes, not diploid somatic cells, and because there are four non-identical gametes rather than two identical cells, the correct description is haploid gametes.