If we examine the diagrams of mitosis and meiosis, we see that in both cases, dna replication occurs. yet one process
ensures, mitosis, genetic continuity while the other, meiosis, facilitates genetic variation of daughter cells. identify the choice that
does not explain genetic variation of daughter cells following meiosis.
a)
there is a reduction of the chromosome number from diploid to haploid
daughter cells.
b)
meiosis is followed by fertilization: the union of gametes to create a
diploid zygote.
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in metaphase i, each chromosome moves independently of the others: a
process called independent assortment.
d)
during prophase i, the homologous pairs of chromosomes often exchange
chromosome segments via crossing over.