Meiosis describes the division of what type of cells?

• A. Somatic
• B. Cancer
• C. Muscle
• D. Germ

Answer: (D)

Meiosis specifically describes the division of germ cells—the reproductive cells that give rise to gametes (eggs and sperm). This process halves the chromosome number to produce haploid cells and introduces genetic variation through crossing over and independent assortment, which is essential for sexual reproduction. Somatic cells (like muscle cells) divide by mitosis to produce two identical daughter cells, not by meiosis. Cancer isn’t a normal cell type or division category, and muscle is a somatic tissue. Therefore, the type of cells that undergo meiosis are germ cells.