Multiple Choice
Which of the following events occurs in Meiosis II?
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12. Meiosis
Meiosis II
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What is the end result of the second division in meiosis?
A
Two genetically diverse diploid cells
B
Two genetically identical haploid cells
C
Four genetically diverse haploid cells
D
Four genetically identical diploid cells
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Understand that meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of gametes or spores.
Recall that meiosis consists of two consecutive divisions: meiosis I and meiosis II.
In meiosis I, homologous chromosomes are separated, resulting in two haploid cells with chromosomes still in their duplicated form.
In meiosis II, the sister chromatids of each chromosome are separated, similar to what happens in mitosis, resulting in four haploid cells.
Recognize that the end result of meiosis II is four genetically diverse haploid cells, due to the processes of crossing over and independent assortment that occur during meiosis I.
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