How many cells are produced at the end of meiosis in humans?

How many cells are produced at the end of meiosis in humans?

• A. Two
• B. Three
• C. Four
• D. One

Answer: (C)

Meiosis yields haploid gametes through two rounds of division that halve the chromosome number. In humans, a diploid germ cell with 46 chromosomes first divides to produce two cells, each with 23 chromosomes (though each chromosome still consists of two sister chromatids). Then a second division splits the sister chromatids, giving four cells in total, each with 23 chromosomes. So, at the end of meiosis in humans, four cells are produced, ready to become sperm or eggs.

Meiosis yields haploid gametes through two rounds of division that halve the chromosome number. In humans, a diploid germ cell with 46 chromosomes first divides to produce two cells, each with 23 chromosomes (though each chromosome still consists of two sister chromatids). Then a second division splits the sister chromatids, giving four cells in total, each with 23 chromosomes. So, at the end of meiosis in humans, four cells are produced, ready to become sperm or eggs.