Question

Check whether each statement is describing mitosis or meiosis.(8 points) Mitosis Meiosis Results in cells with 23 chromosomes Results in cells with 46 chromosomes The type of cell division that produces gametes Results in 4 haploid cells Results in cells with unique combinations of genetic material The type of cell division that produces body cells Results in 2 diploid cells Results in cells with identical genetic material

Answer 1

Here’s the classification of each statement as describing mitosis or meiosis:

1. **Results in cells with 23 chromosomes** - **Meiosis**
2. **Results in cells with 46 chromosomes** - **Mitosis**
3. **The type of cell division that produces gametes** - **Meiosis**
4. **Results in 4 haploid cells** - **Meiosis**
5. **Results in cells with unique combinations of genetic material** - **Meiosis**
6. **The type of cell division that produces body cells** - **Mitosis**
7. **Results in 2 diploid cells** - **Mitosis**
8. **Results in cells with identical genetic material** - **Mitosis**

So, the distinctions can be summarized as follows:
- **Mitosis**: 2, 6, 7, 8
- **Meiosis**: 1, 3, 4, 5