Question
Which statement correctly describes the process kayla modeled?
a The model shows the mitosis because the daughter cells are genetically identical to the parent cells
b The model shows mitosis because the daughter cells have equal amounts of DNA as the parent cell.
c The model shows meiosis because the daughter cells have two alleles of the same gene.
d The model shows meiosis because the daughter cells are genetically different from the parent cells
a The model shows the mitosis because the daughter cells are genetically identical to the parent cells
b The model shows mitosis because the daughter cells have equal amounts of DNA as the parent cell.
c The model shows meiosis because the daughter cells have two alleles of the same gene.
d The model shows meiosis because the daughter cells are genetically different from the parent cells
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To accurately select the correct statement regarding the process Kayla modeled, we first need to clarify the distinctions between mitosis and meiosis:
- **Mitosis** is a process of cell division that results in two daughter cells, each genetically identical to the parent cell, and both maintaining the same number of chromosomes.
- **Meiosis** is a type of cell division that results in four daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell, and these daughter cells are genetically different from each other and from the parent due to genetic recombination and independent assortment.
Based on this information, here’s the analysis of each statement:
a) The model shows mitosis because the daughter cells are genetically identical to the parent cells.
- This is **true** in the context of mitosis.
b) The model shows mitosis because the daughter cells have equal amounts of DNA as the parent cell.
- While this is also true for mitosis, it’s less specific than statement a. Equal amounts of DNA alone do not confirm the process.
c) The model shows meiosis because the daughter cells have two alleles of the same gene.
- This is somewhat misleading; while daughter cells have alleles, having two alleles does not confirm meiosis.
d) The model shows meiosis because the daughter cells are genetically different from the parent cells.
- This is **true** in the context of meiosis.
If the model is showing daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cells, option (a) is correct. If the model shows daughter cells that are genetically different from the parent cells, option (d) is correct.
Without specific details on what Kayla's model depicts, we cannot select one definitive answer. However, if the model focuses on genetic identity, (a) would be the correct choice. If it emphasizes genetic diversity, (d) would be correct.
Please choose based on the model in question or provide further details to clarify.
- **Mitosis** is a process of cell division that results in two daughter cells, each genetically identical to the parent cell, and both maintaining the same number of chromosomes.
- **Meiosis** is a type of cell division that results in four daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell, and these daughter cells are genetically different from each other and from the parent due to genetic recombination and independent assortment.
Based on this information, here’s the analysis of each statement:
a) The model shows mitosis because the daughter cells are genetically identical to the parent cells.
- This is **true** in the context of mitosis.
b) The model shows mitosis because the daughter cells have equal amounts of DNA as the parent cell.
- While this is also true for mitosis, it’s less specific than statement a. Equal amounts of DNA alone do not confirm the process.
c) The model shows meiosis because the daughter cells have two alleles of the same gene.
- This is somewhat misleading; while daughter cells have alleles, having two alleles does not confirm meiosis.
d) The model shows meiosis because the daughter cells are genetically different from the parent cells.
- This is **true** in the context of meiosis.
If the model is showing daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cells, option (a) is correct. If the model shows daughter cells that are genetically different from the parent cells, option (d) is correct.
Without specific details on what Kayla's model depicts, we cannot select one definitive answer. However, if the model focuses on genetic identity, (a) would be the correct choice. If it emphasizes genetic diversity, (d) would be correct.
Please choose based on the model in question or provide further details to clarify.
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