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Multiple Choice
Which of the following occurs at the completion of both mitosis and meiosis I?
A
Synapsis of homologous chromosomes
B
Formation of two daughter cells
C
Crossing over of genetic material
D
Chromosomes align at the metaphase plate
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Understand the processes of mitosis and meiosis I. Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis I results in two non-identical daughter cells due to genetic recombination.
Identify the key events in mitosis: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase, followed by cytokinesis, which leads to the formation of two daughter cells.
Identify the key events in meiosis I: prophase I (where synapsis and crossing over occur), metaphase I, anaphase I, and telophase I, followed by cytokinesis, which also results in the formation of two daughter cells.
Recognize that synapsis of homologous chromosomes and crossing over are specific to meiosis I and do not occur in mitosis.
Conclude that the formation of two daughter cells is the event common to the completion of both mitosis and meiosis I.