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In the moss life cycle, where does meiosis occur?
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12. Meiosis
Introduction to Meiosis
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How many cycles of cell division occur during meiosis?
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Four
B
Two
C
Three
D
One
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Step 1: Understand the concept of meiosis. Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, producing four haploid cells from one diploid cell. It is essential for sexual reproduction.
Step 2: Learn the stages of meiosis. Meiosis consists of two distinct cycles of cell division: Meiosis I and Meiosis II. Each cycle has specific phases (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase).
Step 3: In Meiosis I, homologous chromosomes are separated, reducing the chromosome number by half. This is the reductional division.
Step 4: In Meiosis II, the sister chromatids of each chromosome are separated, similar to mitosis. This is the equational division.
Step 5: Conclude that meiosis involves two cycles of cell division: Meiosis I and Meiosis II. This is why the correct answer is 'Two'.
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