There are two main types of cell division—mitosis and meiosis. Which of the following is a true statement about the end products of cell division by these two processes?

Question

A.
The end product of mitosis is four cells, whereas the end product of meiosis is two cells.
B.
The end result of both mitosis and meiosis is the production of four cells.
C.
The end product of mitosis is two cells, whereas the end product of meiosis is four cells.
D.
The end result of both mitosis and meiosis is the production of two cells.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C. The end product of mitosis is two cells, whereas the end product of meiosis is four cells.

To elaborate:

• Mitosis results in two genetically identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the original cell (diploid).
• Meiosis, on the other hand, results in four genetically diverse daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes as the original cell (haploid).