AP BIOLOGY

LABORATORY REVIEW

MITOSIS AND MEIOSIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Meiosis results in ____ because there is/are ____
A
2 identical haploid cells; 1 round of division
B
4 unique haploid cells; 2 rounds of division
C
4 identical diploid cells; 2 rounds of division
D
2 unique diploid cells; 1 round of division
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The parent cell undergoes one round of DNA replication followed by two separate cycles of nuclear division. The process results in four daughter cells that are haploid, which means they contain half the number of chromosomes of the diploid parent cell.

Detailed explanation-2: -Such exchange means that the gametes produced through meiosis exhibit an amazing range of genetic variation. Finally, unlike mitosis, meiosis involves two rounds of nuclear division, not just one. Despite this fact, many of the other events of meiosis are similar to those that occur in mitosis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Meiosis is the production of four genetically diverse haploid daughter cells from one diploid parent cell. Meiosis can only occur in eukaryotic organisms.

Detailed explanation-4: -Therefore, meiosis results in four haploid genetically unique daughter cells, each with half the DNA of the parent cell (Figure below). In human cells, the parent cell has 46 chromosomes (23 pairs), so the cells produced by meiosis have 23 chromosomes. These cells will become gametes. An overview of meiosis.

Detailed explanation-5: -From LM: Q1 = Cells undergoing mieosis require 2 sets of divisions because only half of the cromosomes from each parent are needed. This is so half of the offspring’s genes come from each parent. This process generates the diversity of all sexually reproducing organisms. Meiosis produces sex cells eggs and sperm.

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