Meiosis vs Mitosis Machinery Quiz
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What is the main goal of meiosis?

  • Create clones
  • Maintain the same genetic information
  • Reduce chromosome number (correct)
  • Produce identical daughter cells

    • What is the main difference between Meiosis I and Meiosis II?

  • Meiosis I separates homologous chromosomes, while Meiosis II separates sister chromatids. (correct)
  • Meiosis I separates sister chromatids, while Meiosis II separates homologous chromosomes.
  • Meiosis II involves crossing over, while Meiosis I does not.
  • Meiosis I involves DNA replication, while Meiosis II does not.

    • During which phase of meiosis does crossing-over occur?

  • Telophase I
  • Prophase I (correct)
  • Metaphase I
  • Anaphase II

    • Which stage of Meiosis II is correctly matched with its description?

    <p>Anaphase II - sister chromatids separate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of Meiosis I?

    <p>Production of haploid daughter cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during crossing over in Meiosis?

    <p>Sister chromatids intertwine and swap pieces of chromosome.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which process leads to the production of gametes with different genetic makeups?

    <p>Meiosis I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the pairing of homologous chromosomes during meiosis?

    <p>Synapsis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which stage of Meiosis I involves the complete formation of the spindle apparatus?

    <p>Metaphase I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do sister chromatids separate in meiosis?

    <p>During Anaphase II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does meiosis contribute to genetic recombination?

    <p>By crossing over and creating new combinations of traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of meiosis in terms of chromosome number compared to the parent cell?

    <p>Diploid to haploid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication take place?

    <p>S phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cell division involves the reduction of the number of chromosomes in daughter cells?

    <p>Meiosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between Mitosis and Meiosis?

    <p>Mitosis results in genetically identical daughter cells, Meiosis results in genetically diverse daughter cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Meiosis in the production of gametes?

    <p>To reduce the number of chromosomes by half</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase of Meiosis does crossing-over occur?

    <p>Prophase I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of Meiosis II?

    <p>Formation of haploid daughter cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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