Meiosis is one of the two cell division process observed to occur in cells . Which statement from below correctly describes the outcome of a successful meiotic division ?

Options

A. Four daughter cells are produce . Each resulting daughter cell has the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
B. Two daughter cells are produce Each resulting daughter cell has the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
C. Four daughter cells are produce . Each resulting daughter cell has one - half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
D. Two daughter cells are produce . Each resulting daughter cell has one - half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

Answer

To solve the question regarding the outcome of a successful meiotic division, we need to analyze the statements provided and determine which one accurately describes the results of meiosis.

### Step-by-Step Solution:

1. **Understanding Meiosis**:
- Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the formation of gametes (sperm and eggs in animals).
- It consists of two successive divisions: meiosis I and meiosis II.

2. **Analyzing the Statements**:
- **Statement 1**: "4 daughter cells are produced. Each resulting daughter has the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell."
- This statement is incorrect. While meiosis does produce 4 daughter cells, these cells have half the number of chromosomes compared to the parent cell.

- **Statement 2**: "2 daughter cells are produced, each resulting daughter cell has the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell."
- This statement is also incorrect. This description fits mitosis, not meiosis. Mitosis results in two daughter cells with the same chromosome number as the parent cell.

- **Statement 3**: "4 daughter cells are produced, each resulting daughter cell has half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell."
- This statement is correct. Meiosis results in four daughter cells, each with half the chromosome number of the parent cell.

- **Statement 4**: "2 daughter cells are produced, each resulting daughter has half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell."
- This statement is incorrect. While it mentions half the number of chromosomes, it only describes the first meiotic division (meiosis I), which produces two cells, not four.

3. **Conclusion**:
- The correct answer is **Statement 3**: "4 daughter cells are produced, each resulting daughter cell has half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell."