Question

Examine the model of two cell processes below.

Two separate diagrams are shown, each depicting a biological process. The first diagram illustrates a process involving two entities at the top merging into one entity at the bottom. The second diagram shows one entity at the top splitting into two entities at the bottom. Arrows indicate the direction of these processes.

Which statement best compares these two processes?



Responses
A Fertilization produces cells that increase genetic variation, while mitosis produces cells that maintain genetic stability.Fertilization produces cells that increase genetic variation, while mitosis produces cells that maintain genetic stability.
B Fertilization produces cells identical to the parent cells, while mitosis produces genetically unique cells.Fertilization produces cells identical to the parent cells, while mitosis produces genetically unique cells.
C Fertilization results in two diploid cells, while mitosis results in one haploid cell.Fertilization results in two diploid cells, while mitosis results in one haploid cell.
D Fertilization reduces the chromosome number in cells, while mitosis increases the chromosome number in cells.

Answer 1

A

Fertilization is the fusion of two haploid gametes to form a genetically new diploid zygote (increasing genetic variation), whereas mitosis produces two genetically identical daughter cells and maintains genetic stability/chromosome number.