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Meiosis II is referred to as equational division because it ensures the haploid chromosome number remains unchanged and separates sister chromatids of each chromosome.

1. True
2. False
3. Partially correct
4. None of these

Correct answer: True

Solution

Meiosis II is called equational division because it separates sister chromatids, so each resulting cell keeps the same haploid chromosome number. This is unlike meiosis I, which is reductional and halves the chromosome number.

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