Question

which best describes meiosis? it produces cells that are identical to the original cell. it is responsible for the replacement of damaged skin cells. it is responsible for growth of the organism. it produces male and female sex cells.

Explanation:

Meiosis is a type of cell - division that results in four non - identical daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell. It is specifically involved in the production of male and female sex cells (gametes). Mitosis, on the other hand, produces cells identical to the original cell and is responsible for growth and replacement of damaged cells like skin cells.

Answer:

It produces male and female sex cells.