Multiple Choice
Which is the result of Meiosis II?
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12. Meiosis
Meiosis II
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What is the primary goal of Meiosis II?
A
To replicate DNA
B
To separate sister chromatids into individual chromosomes
C
To reduce the chromosome number by half
D
To increase genetic diversity through crossing over
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Understand that Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, creating four haploid cells from one diploid cell.
Recall that Meiosis consists of two stages: Meiosis I and Meiosis II. Meiosis I is responsible for separating homologous chromosomes, while Meiosis II separates sister chromatids.
Recognize that the primary goal of Meiosis II is to separate sister chromatids into individual chromosomes, similar to the process of mitosis.
Note that during Meiosis II, each of the two cells produced in Meiosis I undergoes a division without any further replication of DNA, resulting in four genetically distinct haploid cells.
Understand that while crossing over and genetic diversity are important aspects of Meiosis, they primarily occur during Meiosis I. Meiosis II focuses on the separation of sister chromatids.
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