Meiosis vs. Mitosis: Understanding the Differences
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Which process results in the formation of gametes?

  • Budding
  • Binary fission
  • Mitosis
  • Meiosis (correct)
  • During which process does crossing over occur?

  • Mitosis
  • DNA replication
  • Meiosis (correct)
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  • Which process involves two divisions, resulting in four daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes?

  • Budding
  • Binary fission
  • Meiosis (correct)
  • Mitosis
  • Which process is responsible for somatic cell division and growth?

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

    Meiosis results in the formation of haploid (n) cells, while mitosis results in the formation of diploid (2n) cells. The main difference lies in the number of ______ divisions.

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

    In meiosis, homologous chromosomes pair up and undergo genetic recombination through a process called ______.

    <p>crossing over</p> Signup and view all the answers

    While mitosis is essential for growth and tissue repair, meiosis is crucial for the production of ______.

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

    Meiosis involves two consecutive cell divisions, resulting in four daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes as the original parent cell. This process ensures genetic ______ in offspring.

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

    Meiosis involves two consecutive cell divisions, resulting in four daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes as the original parent cell. This process ensures genetic ______ in offspring.

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

    In meiosis, homologous chromosomes pair up and undergo genetic recombination through a process called ______.

    <p>crossing over</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Meiosis results in the formation of haploid (n) cells, while mitosis results in the formation of diploid (2n) cells. The main difference lies in the number of ______ divisions.

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

    Which process results in the formation of gametes?

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

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