# A diploid cell in the testes of a human male undergoes meiosis. State the number of daughter cells produced and describe two features of these daughter cells that result from meiosis.

> Cambridge International IGCSE Biology (0610) — 17.3 Meiosis · Describe · 4 marks

## Mark scheme (4 marks)

1. Four daughter cells are produced
2. The daughter cells are haploid / contain half the chromosome number
3. The daughter cells are genetically different from one another / genetically unique
4. The genetic difference / variation produced is important for / increases genetic variation in offspring / the species

## Key terms

- [meiosis](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/meiosis)
- [diploid cell](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/diploid-cell)
- [daughter cells](https://www.gradenine.co.uk/glossary/daughter-cells)

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