Which of the following is a difference between phase I and phase II of meiosis?(1 point)

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Phase I results in daughter cells with 23 chromosomes each and phase II with 46 chromosomes each.
Phase I results in daughter cells with 23 chromosomes each and phase II with 46 chromosomes each.

Genetic variations can only occur during phase II of meiosis.
Genetic variations can only occur during phase II of meiosis.

Phase I results in two haploid daughter cells and phase II results in four haploid daughter cells.
Phase I results in two haploid daughter cells and phase II results in four haploid daughter cells.

Anaphase, metaphase, and telophase only occurs during phase I of meiosis.
Anaphase, metaphase, and telophase only occurs during phase I of meiosis.

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The correct response that highlights a difference between phase I and phase II of meiosis is:

Phase I results in two haploid daughter cells and phase II results in four haploid daughter cells.

In meiosis, Phase I (or meiosis I) is when homologous chromosomes are separated, leading to two haploid daughter cells. Phase II (or meiosis II) is similar to mitosis, where the sister chromatids are separated, resulting in four haploid daughter cells overall (two from meiosis I and two from meiosis II).