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Select the statement(s) that accurately compares mitosis and meiosis.
Mitosis is associated with asexual reproduction. Meiosis is associated with sexual reproduction.
Mitosis results in the formation of haploid cells. Meiosis results in the formation of diploid cells.
Mitosis consists of one cell division, whereas meiosis consists of two cell divisions.
In mitosis, two genetically identical daughter cells are created. In meiosis, four genetically unique daughter cells are created.
Crossing over and independent assortment during mitosis increases genetic diversity.
The accurate statements that compare mitosis and meiosis are:
1. Mitosis is associated with asexual reproduction. Meiosis is associated with sexual reproduction.
2. Mitosis consists of one cell division, whereas meiosis consists of two cell divisions.
3. In mitosis, two genetically identical daughter cells are created. In meiosis, four genetically unique daughter cells are created.
Explanation:
– Mitosis is a process of cell division that produces two identical cells for growth and repair, which is often used in asexual reproduction.
– Meiosis, on the other hand, is a specialized process that produces four unique haploid cells (gametes) for sexual reproduction, allowing for genetic diversity.
– Mitosis involves a single division, while meiosis goes through two rounds of division (meiosis I and meiosis II).
The statement about crossing over and independent assortment occurring during mitosis is incorrect, as these processes are characteristic of meiosis, which enhance genetic diversity.
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