Understanding Meiosis and Mitosis

What is the primary purpose of meiosis in eukaryotic organisms?

• To increase the number of chromosomes in cells

• To produce identical daughter cells

• To create gametes with half the number of chromosomes

• To repair damaged tissues

How does mitosis differ from meiosis in terms of chromosome number in daughter cells?

• Mitosis results in daughter cells with half the chromosomes

• Meiosis results in daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes

• Mitosis results in daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes

• Meiosis results in daughter cells with double the chromosomes

During meiosis I, what is the role of sister chromatid cohesion?

• It ensures chromatids are distributed to the same pole

• It maintains the connection between homologous chromosomes

• It allows chromatids to fuse with each other

• It prevents chromatids from separating

What happens to sister chromatids during anaphase of mitosis?

• They fuse together

• They move to the same pole

• They separate and move to opposite poles

• They remain attached at the centromere

What is the outcome of meiosis II in terms of cell products?

• Two diploid cells

• Four haploid cells

• Two haploid cells

• Four diploid cells