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The four daughter cells produced at the end of meiosis as tetrad are genetically

A

dissimilar

B

similar

C

enucleated

D

clones

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Meiosis**: Meiosis is a type of cell division that occurs in germ cells, leading to the production of gametes (sperm and eggs). It consists of two main stages: Meiosis I and Meiosis II. 2. **Phases of Meiosis**: - **Meiosis I**: This phase reduces the chromosome number by half. A diploid cell (2n) divides to form two haploid cells (n). - **Meiosis II**: This phase resembles mitosis, where the two haploid cells divide again to produce a total of four haploid daughter cells. 3. **Genetic Variation**: During meiosis, especially in Meiosis I, processes such as crossing over and independent assortment occur. This leads to genetic recombination, which increases genetic diversity among the daughter cells. 4. **Outcome of Meiosis**: At the end of meiosis, four daughter cells are produced. Due to the processes mentioned, these daughter cells are not genetically identical to each other or to the original parent cell. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the four daughter cells produced at the end of meiosis are genetically dissimilar. ### Final Answer: The four daughter cells produced at the end of meiosis as tetrad are genetically **dissimilar**. ---
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