Which One of the Following Statements Best Describes the Chromosomes

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements best describes the chromosomes in the cells at the end of meiosis I?

A) DNA replication in the S phase has led to a doubling in chromosome number.
B) The cells contain the haploid number of chromosomes.
C) Chromosome number and structure are identical to the beginning of the S phase.
D) The cells contain the diploid number of chromosomes.
E) The chromosome number is the same as that before meiosis began, but the DNA content is half the original cell.