Which of the following statements is not accurate about meiosis?
Meiosis creates gametes for sexual reproduction.
Meiosis undergoes two rounds of division.
Meiosis results in four genetically unique daughter cells that contain half of the genetic information as the parent cell.
Meiosis creates somatic cells for growth, repair, or asexual reproduction.
The statement that is not accurate about meiosis is: “Meiosis creates somatic cells for growth, repair, or asexual reproduction.”
Explanation: Meiosis is specifically responsible for producing gametes (sperm and eggs) for sexual reproduction, not somatic cells. Somatic cells are produced through mitosis, which is the process that allows for growth, repair, and asexual reproduction. Meiosis results in four genetically unique daughter cells, each with half the genetic material of the parent cell, which is crucial for maintaining genetic diversity in sexually reproducing organisms.