Meiosis Vs Mitosis

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What is Mitosis?

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Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two genetically identical diploid daughter cells, maintaining the same chromosome number as the parent cell.

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What is Meiosis?

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Meiosis is a specialized form of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four genetically diverse haploid daughter cells.

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What type of cells does Mitosis produce?

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Mitosis produces diploid cells.

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What type of cells does Meiosis produce?

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Meiosis produces haploid cells.

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What crosses over during Meiosis I?

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Homologous chromosomes cross over during Meiosis I.

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

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The ploidy of the haploid daughter cell is 16N.

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What is the difference between sister chromatids and homologous chromosomes?

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Sister chromatids are identical copies of a chromosome connected by a centromere, while homologous chromosomes are pairs of chromosomes from each parent that are similar but not identical.

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What is Chromatin?

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Chromatin is the complex of DNA and proteins that forms chromosomes within the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.

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What is the role of the centromere?

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The centromere is the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined and where the spindle fibers attach during cell division.

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What is the significance of genetic diversity in Meiosis?

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Genetic diversity in Meiosis is significant because it allows for variation in traits, which is essential for evolution and adaptation.