Meiosis is a process that produces gametes. Using the diagram, what do you notice about the cells produced in meiosis?

A) Meiosis produces 4 daughter cells each identical in number of chromosomes to the original cell.
B) Meiosis produces 2 daughter cells each identical in number of chromosomes to the original cell.
C) Meiosis produces 4 daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the original cell.
D) Meiosis produces 7 daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the original cell.

Scientists studied reproduction in the new zealand mud snail to answer the question, “are there benefits to reproducing sexually or asexually? ” which of these hypotheses would least likely aid the scientists as they worked to answer the question? sexual reproduction is advantageous over asexual reproduction because it reduces the rate of mutation accumulation. asexual reproduction is advantageous over sexual reproduction because it allows the snails to produce more offspring. sexual reproduction is advantageous over asexual reproduction because it allows for snails to have increased genetic variation. asexual reproduction is advantageous over sexual reproduction because it decreases the snails’ need for social