Through meiosis, all of the following occur EXCEPT

a. polar bodies are created in the female.
b. parental DNA is divided and distributed to form gametes.
c. the diploid chromosome number is reduced to haploid.
d. four times as many spermatids are produced than ova.
e. reproduction of autosomes.


E

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