Mitosis vs Meiosis

How many cells are produced at the end of meiosis?

• 2 identical cells

• 4 cells that are not identical to each other.

• 8 cells that are identical to each other

• 3 cells that are not identical to each other.

What are the stages of mitosis?

• Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

• G1 phase, S phase, G2 phase, and M phase.

• Prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, and cytokinesis.

• Telophase, anaphase, metaphase, and interphase.

What is meiosis?

• A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four genetically diverse daughter cells, used in the formation of gametes.

• A process of DNA replication that occurs before cell division.

• A method of asexual reproduction in unicellular organisms.

• A type of cell division that produces two identical daughter cells.

What is crossing over?

• The process of DNA replication during mitosis.

• The exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during prophase I of meiosis, increasing genetic diversity.

• The separation of sister chromatids during anaphase of meiosis.

• The formation of gametes through the process of fertilization.

What is mitosis?

• A type of cell division resulting in two daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent nucleus.

• A process of protein synthesis in cells.

• A method of energy production in mitochondria.

• A stage of meiosis that leads to genetic variation.

What is the purpose of DNA replication before cell division?

• It allows the genetic information to be transferred into the daughter cells.

• It helps in the repair of damaged DNA.

• It increases the size of the cell before division.

• It ensures that the cell has enough energy for division.

What is the end result of meiosis in terms of chromosome number?

• Meiosis doubles the chromosome number, resulting in diploid cells.

• Meiosis reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in haploid cells.

• Meiosis maintains the chromosome number, resulting in identical cells.

• Meiosis increases the chromosome number, resulting in polyploid cells.

What is anaphase?

• The stage in cell division where sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

• The phase of cell division where DNA is replicated.

• The stage in cell division where chromosomes align at the cell's equator.

• The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

What is the difference between haploid and diploid cells?

• Haploid cells have two sets of chromosomes (2n), while diploid cells have one set of chromosomes (n).

• Haploid cells have one set of chromosomes (n), while diploid cells have two sets of chromosomes (2n).

• Haploid cells are found in somatic cells, while diploid cells are found in gametes.

• Haploid cells are larger than diploid cells.

What happens during prophase I of meiosis?

• Homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material through a process called crossing over.

• Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles of the cell.

• Chromosomes condense and the nuclear envelope breaks down.

• Homologous chromosomes are randomly distributed to daughter cells.