Which type of cell division produces gametes?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Meiosis
- Step 1: Meiosis halves the number of chromosomes. Answer: Meiosis. Why not the others: Mitosis: That produces identical body cells. Binary fission: That is asexual division in bacteria. Budding: That is asexual reproduction in yeast.
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