Multiple Choice
At which stage of meiosis are sister chromatids separated from each other?
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12. Meiosis
Introduction to Meiosis
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What is the outcome of meiosis?
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Two genetically identical haploid cells
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Four genetically identical diploid cells
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Four genetically diverse haploid cells
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Two genetically diverse 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 haploid cells from a diploid cell.
Recognize that meiosis consists of two consecutive divisions: meiosis I and meiosis II. Each division has its own stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
During meiosis I, homologous chromosomes are separated, leading to two haploid cells, each with half the number of chromosomes, but still consisting of sister chromatids.
In meiosis II, the sister chromatids are separated, resulting in four haploid cells. Each of these cells is genetically diverse due to processes like crossing over and independent assortment that occur during meiosis I.
Conclude that the outcome of meiosis is four genetically diverse haploid cells, which is essential for sexual reproduction and genetic variation.
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