Question

Which of the following is a difference between phase I and phase II of meiosis?(1 point) Responses Genetic variations can only occur during phase II of meiosis. Genetic variations can only occur during phase II of meiosis. Anaphase, metaphase, and telophase only occurs during phase I of meiosis. Anaphase, metaphase, and telophase only occurs during phase I of meiosis. Phase I results in daughter cells with 23 chromosomes each and phase II with 46 chromosomes each. Phase I results in daughter cells with 23 chromosomes each and phase II with 46 chromosomes each. Phase I results in two haploid daughter cells and phase II results in four haploid daughter cells.

Answer 1

The correct response is: Phase I results in two haploid daughter cells and phase II results in four haploid daughter cells.

To explain further, meiosis consists of two main stages: meiosis I and meiosis II. During meiosis I, homologous chromosomes are separated, resulting in two haploid cells, each containing half the number of chromosomes (23 chromosomes in humans). During meiosis II, the sister chromatids of each chromosome are separated, leading to four haploid cells, each also containing 23 chromosomes. Thus, the distinction between the phases is significant in terms of the number of daughter cells produced and their chromosome content.