Mitosis vs. Meiosis: Key Concepts and Differences

What is the primary purpose of creating a comparison list between mitosis and meiosis?

• To introduce new biological concepts

• To clarify common confusions between the two processes

• To prepare for advanced genetic studies

• To increase the complexity of the topic

Does DNA replication occur in both mitosis and meiosis?

• In both mitosis and meiosis

• In neither mitosis nor meiosis

• Only in meiosis

• Only in mitosis

How many divisions occur in meiosis compared to mitosis?

• One in mitosis, two in meiosis

• Two in mitosis, one in meiosis

• One in both

• Two in both

What is synapsis and in which process does it occur?

• DNA replication in mitosis

• Chromosome pairing in meiosis

• Cell division in mitosis

• DNA replication in meiosis

During metaphase, how do chromosomes align in mitosis compared to meiosis?

• Single file in both

• Double file in both

• Single file in mitosis, double file in meiosis

• Double file in mitosis, single file in meiosis

What is the outcome of telophase in mitosis in terms of daughter cells?

• Two identical daughter cells

• Four non-identical daughter cells

• Two non-identical daughter cells

• Four identical daughter cells

How does the chromosome number in daughter cells post-meiosis compare to the original cell?

• It becomes zero

• It doubles

• It is halved

• It remains the same

What is the primary function of mitosis in multicellular organisms?

• To decrease cell size

• To produce gametes

• To repair tissues

• To increase genetic diversity

Why is meiosis crucial for sexual reproduction?

• It increases chromosome number

• It creates identical genetic copies

• It ensures genetic stability

• It reduces chromosome number for gamete formation

What happens to the chromosome number in the gametes after meiosis?

• It increases fourfold

• It is reduced to half

• It remains unchanged

• It doubles