Which best defines a diploid cell during meiosis?

A. A cell that has double the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

B. A cell that has half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

C. A cell that has double the number of chromosomes as the daughter cell.

D. A cell that has half the number of chromosomes as the daughter cell.

Answer:

C. A cell that has double the number of chromosomes as the daughter cell.

Explanation:

A diploid cell contains two complete sets of chromosomes—one from each parent. During meiosis, a diploid parent cell divides to produce haploid daughter cells (gametes) with half the number of chromosomes. Therefore, a diploid cell has double the number of chromosomes compared to the haploid daughter cells produced during meiosis.