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Sexual Reproduction and Meiosis

Question 16 • Human Anatomy Hurley 2026

What are the possible results of gametes receiving the wrong number or proportion of chromosomes during meiosis II? Select all that apply.

Answer
A
zygote that cannot survive
B
gametes with one copy of chromosomes
C
two new nuclei forming during cell division
D
medical conditions for the offspring

Explanation

If chromosomes fail to separate correctly during meiosis II, some gametes may have extra or missing chromosomes. After fertilization, this can produce a zygote that cannot survive or lead to a medical condition in the offspring. Having one copy of each chromosome is normal for a gamete, and forming two new nuclei is a normal part of cell division, not an outcome of the chromosome-number error itself.

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