Comparison of Mitosis and Meiosis

In which phase does DNA replication occur in both mitosis and meiosis?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Interphase

• Anaphase

How many divisions occur in meiosis?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

During which phase does synapsis of homologous chromosomes occur in meiosis?

• Anaphase one

• Metaphase one

• Prophase two

• Prophase one

How many daughter cells are produced by mitosis, and what is their genetic composition?

• Two, genetically unique from the parent cell

• Four, genetically unique from each other

• Two, identical to each other and the parent cell

• Four, identical to each other

What is the primary role of meiosis in animals?

• Energy production

• Growth and repair

• Cellular respiration

• Production of gametes