Which of the following statements about meiosis is correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following statements about meiosis is correct?
A. It consists of a single division.
B. It maintains the chromosome number of the parent cell.
C. Crossing over occurs during prophase I.
D. It produces genetically identical daughter cells.
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Meiosis involves two divisions, producing four haploid, genetically diverse cells. Crossing over between homologous chromosomes occurs during prophase I, leading to recombination. Thus, C is correct.

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