Cell Division: Meiosis and Mitosis

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What is a key difference between meiosis and mitosis?

Meiosis produces two daughter cells, while mitosis produces four.
Mitosis has two stages of cell division, while meiosis has one.
Meiosis involves crossing over of chromosomes, while mitosis does not. (correct)
Meiosis produces four genetically identical daughter cells, while mitosis produces two.

What is the result of mitosis that does not occur in meiosis?

Formation of genetically identical daughter cells. (correct)
Presence of two stages of cell division.
Production of four daughter cells.
Replication of cellular genetic materials.

What is the role of meiosis in gametogenesis?

Development of embryos.
Formation of new cells for developmental growth.
Replacement of worn-out cells.
Production of sex cells for sexual reproduction. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a person with Klinefelter syndrome?

Tongue that does not stick out of the mouth. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the number of daughter cells produced in meiosis and mitosis?

Meiosis produces four, while mitosis produces two. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a person with the condition described in the first paragraph?

Broad chest with widely spaced nipples (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of the condition that affects males?

Short stature (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the study of heredity and traits called?

Genetics (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between genotype and phenotype?

Genotype is a set of DNA responsible for having unique traits, whereas, phenotype is the physical appearance of the organism (A) Signup and view all the answers