Mitosis vs Meiosis: Cell Division Processes
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In meiosis, tetrads line up in the middle of the cell in a single file.

False

Crossing over results in genetic recombination during meiosis.

True

In meiosis, DNA replication occurs before prophase II begins.

False

Meiosis ends with four diploid cells.

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

Mitosis produces sex cells.

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

In anaphase I of meiosis, chromatids separate.

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

What is the outcome of mitosis in terms of cell number and ploidy?

<p>One diploid cell becomes two diploid cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of crossing over during prophase I of meiosis?

<p>To increase genetic recombination</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of meiosis do the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell by pairs?

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

What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis in terms of DNA replication?

<p>Meiosis has one replication and one division, while mitosis has two replications and two divisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of cytokinesis during telophase I of meiosis?

<p>The formation of two diploid cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of anaphase II of meiosis?

<p>Chromatids separate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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