Question

true or false the cells generated via mitosis and meiosis have equal levels of genetic diversity

Answer 1

False. Cells generated via mitosis and meiosis do not have equal levels of genetic diversity. Mitosis produces two genetically identical daughter cells, maintaining the same level of genetic material as the parent cell. In contrast, meiosis produces four genetically diverse gametes through processes such as crossing over and independent assortment, which shuffle and recombine genetic material. Thus, meiosis leads to greater genetic diversity than mitosis.