Multiple Choice
In the eukaryotic cell cycle, which phase must occur before meiosis I can begin?
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9. Mitosis and Meiosis
Meiosis
Multiple Choice
Which type of cells are produced as a result of meiosis?
A
Haploid gametes (e.g., sperm and eggs)
B
Diploid somatic cells used for growth and tissue repair
C
Genetically identical daughter cells produced by mitosis
D
Polyploid cells formed by DNA replication without cell division
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the purpose of meiosis: Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, producing cells that are used for sexual reproduction.
Recall the chromosome number in the original cell: The starting cell is diploid (2n), meaning it has two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.
Recognize the outcome of meiosis: Meiosis produces four daughter cells, each with half the chromosome number of the original cell, making them haploid (n).
Identify the type of cells produced: These haploid cells are gametes, such as sperm and eggs, which combine during fertilization to restore the diploid number.
Contrast meiosis with other processes: Unlike mitosis, which produces genetically identical diploid somatic cells, meiosis results in genetically diverse haploid gametes.
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