Whereas the number of chromosomes is reduced to half in the first meiotic division,what is the need for the second meiotic division?

  • A
    For the segregation of replicated chromosomes
  • B
    For equal distribution of haploid chromosomes
  • C
    For the formation of four gametes
  • D
    For equal distribution of genes on chromosomes

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