Which of the following processes produces haploid gametes?
A. Meiosis
B. Fertilization
C. Mitosis
D. Intion
I think A
Yes.
Mitosis
You are correct! Meiosis is the process that produces haploid gametes.
To arrive at this answer, let's break down each option and understand the processes involved:
A. Meiosis: Meiosis is a specialized type of cell division that occurs in sexually reproducing organisms. It involves two rounds of cell division, resulting in the formation of four daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. These daughter cells, called gametes, are haploid, meaning they have a single set of chromosomes.
B. Fertilization: Fertilization is the fusion of male and female gametes (sperm and egg) to form a zygote, which is the first cell of a new individual. In fertilization, the gametes combine to restore the diploid (double set of chromosomes) number.
C. Mitosis: Mitosis is a form of cell division that occurs in somatic cells (non-reproductive cells). It results in the formation of two daughter cells, identical to the parent cell, with the same number of chromosomes. Therefore, mitosis does not produce haploid gametes.
D. Intion: Intion is not a process related to cell division or gamete production. It refers to a folding or inward bending of a layer of cells during embryonic development.
Based on the above explanations, we can conclude that the correct answer is A. Meiosis, as it is the process that produces haploid gametes.