Question

Check whether each statement is describing mitosis or meiosis.(8 points)
Mitosis Meiosis
The type of cell division that produces gametes


Results in cells with 23 chromosomes


Results in cells with unique combinations of genetic material


Results in cells with identical genetic material


Results in 4 haploid cells


Results in cells with 46 chromosomes


Results in 2 diploid cells


The type of cell division that produces body cells

Answer 1

Here’s how each statement describes either mitosis or meiosis:

1. **The type of cell division that produces gametes** - **Meiosis**
2. **Results in cells with 23 chromosomes** - **Meiosis** (assuming this refers to human gametes, which are haploid and contain 23 chromosomes)
3. **Results in cells with unique combinations of genetic material** - **Meiosis** (due to crossing over and independent assortment)
4. **Results in cells with identical genetic material** - **Mitosis**
5. **Results in 4 haploid cells** - **Meiosis**
6. **Results in cells with 46 chromosomes** - **Mitosis** (for human diploid somatic cells)
7. **Results in 2 diploid cells** - **Mitosis**
8. **The type of cell division that produces body cells** - **Mitosis**

In summary, the categorization is:
- Mitosis: 4, 6, 7, 8
- Meiosis: 1, 2, 3, 5