Meiosis is a type of cell division in which
A) nonsex cells divide and replicate DNA.
B) permanent alterations are made in genetic material.
C) sex cells end up with 23 chromosomes.
D) recessive disorders are passed on to female children.

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Meiosis is a specialized form of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of sex cells (sperm and eggs) with 23 chromosomes in humans, ensuring that when they combine during fertilization, the resulting offspring has the normal diploid number of 46 chromosomes.

Meiosis Is a Type of Cell Division in Which