Meiosis Vs Mitosis

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What is the main difference between meiosis and mitosis?

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Meiosis results in four haploid daughter cells, while mitosis results in two diploid daughter cells.

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Define haploid.

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A haploid cell has one set of chromosomes (n).

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Define diploid.

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A diploid cell has two sets of chromosomes (2n).

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What is the ploidy of a daughter cell if the parent cell is 32N after meiosis?

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16N.

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What stage of meiosis is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes at the equatorial plane?

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Metaphase.

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What is chromatin?

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Chromatin is the material that makes up chromosomes, consisting of DNA and proteins.

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What is the role of centromeres in cell division?

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Centromeres hold sister chromatids together and are the attachment points for spindle fibers during cell division.

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What happens during prophase I of meiosis?

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Homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material through crossing over.

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What is the significance of crossing over in meiosis?

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Crossing over increases genetic diversity by exchanging genetic material between homologous chromosomes.

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How many times does DNA replicate during meiosis?

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DNA replicates once before meiosis begins.