Human gametes are produced by

A)
Mitosis
B)
Meiosis
C)
Replication
D)
None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (B) - Meiosis



Gametes contain half the chromosomes contained in normal diploid cells of the body, which are also known as somatic cells. Haploid gametes are produced during meiosis, which is a type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes in a parent diploid cell by half.

Published On : June 13, 2021
Category : Science and Technology