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What is the main difference between meiosis and mitosis?
What is the main difference between meiosis and mitosis?
The main difference is that meiosis results in the formation of haploid cells, while mitosis results in the formation of diploid cells.
How does the number of divisions differ between meiosis and mitosis?
How does the number of divisions differ between meiosis and mitosis?
Meiosis involves two divisions, while mitosis involves only one division.
Explain the role of these processes in the body.
Explain the role of these processes in the body.
Meiosis is responsible for the formation of gametes (sperm and egg cells), while mitosis is responsible for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction.
What is the significance of genetic variation in meiosis compared to mitosis?
What is the significance of genetic variation in meiosis compared to mitosis?
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Which process results in the formation of four non-identical daughter cells with half the chromosome number of the parent cell?
Which process results in the formation of four non-identical daughter cells with half the chromosome number of the parent cell?
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Which process involves recombination and crossing over of genetic material between homologous chromosomes?
Which process involves recombination and crossing over of genetic material between homologous chromosomes?
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In which process do sister chromatids separate, resulting in two genetically identical daughter cells?
In which process do sister chromatids separate, resulting in two genetically identical daughter cells?
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Which process is responsible for the production of gametes in sexually reproducing organisms?
Which process is responsible for the production of gametes in sexually reproducing organisms?
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What is the main difference in the number of divisions between meiosis and mitosis?
What is the main difference in the number of divisions between meiosis and mitosis?
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Explain the difference in the genetic content of daughter cells produced by meiosis and mitosis.
Explain the difference in the genetic content of daughter cells produced by meiosis and mitosis.
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In which process do sister chromatids separate, resulting in two genetically identical daughter cells?
In which process do sister chromatids separate, resulting in two genetically identical daughter cells?
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What is the significance of recombination and crossing over of genetic material in meiosis?
What is the significance of recombination and crossing over of genetic material in meiosis?
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