Multiple Choice
Which one of the following processes occurs in meiosis but not in mitosis?
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12. Meiosis
Introduction to Meiosis
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Which of the following statements is true about meiosis?
A
Meiosis produces diploid gametes.
B
Meiosis occurs in somatic cells.
C
Meiosis results in four genetically identical daughter cells.
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Meiosis involves two rounds of cell division.
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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 haploid gametes (sperm and eggs).
Recognize that meiosis occurs in germ cells, not somatic cells. Somatic cells undergo mitosis, not meiosis.
Recall that meiosis results in four genetically diverse daughter cells, not identical ones. This diversity is due to processes like crossing over and independent assortment.
Identify that meiosis involves two rounds of cell division: Meiosis I and Meiosis II. This is a key characteristic that distinguishes it from mitosis, which involves only one round of cell division.
Conclude that the statement 'Meiosis involves two rounds of cell division' is true, as it accurately describes the process of meiosis.
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