Whereas the number of chromosomes is reduced to half in first reduction division of meiosis, then what is the need for second mitotic division

Options

A. For the segregation of replicated chromosomes
B. For equal distribution of haploid chromosomes
C. For the formation of four gametes
D. For equal distribution of genes on chromosomes

Answer

A

Explanation

The reduction of DNA content does not occur in meiosis-I as there is only separation of homologous chromosome. When the chromatid of each chromosome is separated into different nuclei occurs in meiosis-II.