Question

Meiosis _____ the ploidy of cells.

a. reduces

b. maintains

c. increases

I'm stuck between a and b. I've heard both answers, but which one is correct?

Answer 1

Meiosis is reduction division i.e it makes diploid cell haploid. So it reduces the ploidy (Set of chromosome) in a cell.

Answer 2

Thanks!

Answer 3

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