Multiple Choice
At the end of Meiosis II, are the four daughter cells haploid or diploid?
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12. Meiosis
Meiosis II
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Which of the following statements correctly describes a similarity between Meiosis II and mitosis of a diploid cell?
A
Both result in the formation of four daughter cells.
B
Both involve the separation of sister chromatids.
C
Both occur in haploid cells.
D
Both involve crossing over between homologous chromosomes.
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Understand the basic processes of Meiosis II and mitosis. Meiosis II is the second division in meiosis, which follows Meiosis I, and mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.
Recall that during Meiosis II, the sister chromatids are separated, similar to what happens during mitosis. This is a key similarity between the two processes.
Note that in both Meiosis II and mitosis, the separation of sister chromatids occurs during the anaphase stage. This is a critical step where the chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.
Consider the context of the cells involved: Meiosis II occurs in haploid cells (after Meiosis I has reduced the chromosome number), while mitosis typically occurs in diploid cells. However, the mechanism of separating sister chromatids is similar in both.
Identify that the correct similarity between Meiosis II and mitosis is the separation of sister chromatids, as both processes involve this step, despite occurring in different cellular contexts.
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