Which phase leads to the production of four genetically different haploid cells?

Which phase leads to the production of four genetically different haploid cells?

• A. Telophase II
• B. Telophase I
• C. Prophase II
• D. Metaphase II

Answer: (A)

During meiosis, the four genetically distinct haploid cells are produced at the end of the second division. In meiosis II, the sister chromatids finally separate, and the cell splits again to form four separate haploid gamete-like cells. Telophase II is the stage where the chromatids have been pulled apart and the cell completes division, yielding those four distinct haploid cells. This final separation is why four cells result, each with a single set of chromosomes that can carry unique combinations due to the genetic reshuffling that occurred earlier in meiosis I. The other stages in meiosis II occur before the final division of the chromatids, so they do not by themselves produce the four separate haploid cells.

During meiosis, the four genetically distinct haploid cells are produced at the end of the second division. In meiosis II, the sister chromatids finally separate, and the cell splits again to form four separate haploid gamete-like cells. Telophase II is the stage where the chromatids have been pulled apart and the cell completes division, yielding those four distinct haploid cells. This final separation is why four cells result, each with a single set of chromosomes that can carry unique combinations due to the genetic reshuffling that occurred earlier in meiosis I. The other stages in meiosis II occur before the final division of the chromatids, so they do not by themselves produce the four separate haploid cells.