The process of cell division that produces four haploid daughter cells is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The process of cell division that produces four haploid daughter cells is:
A. Meiosis
B. Amitosis
C. Binary fission
D. Mitosis
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Meiosis consists of two successive divisions resulting in four genetically diverse haploid cells (gametes). Mitosis produces two identical diploid cells, amitosis is direct nuclear division, binary fission is prokaryotic asexual reproduction.

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