Question

Which statements correctly explain differences between mitosis and meiosis? (Select TWO answers)




Meiosis reduces the chromosome number by half, while mitosis maintains the original chromosome number.

Mitosis occurs only in reproductive cells, while meiosis occurs in all body cells.

Mitosis produces cells that are genetically identical, while meiosis produces cells with genetic variation.

Both mitosis and meiosis result in diploid cells.



Crossing over occurs during mitosis, increasing genetic diversity.

Answer 1

Correct answers:
- Meiosis reduces the chromosome number by half, while mitosis maintains the original chromosome number.
- Mitosis produces cells that are genetically identical, while meiosis produces cells with genetic variation.

Brief reasons: meiosis produces haploid gametes and introduces variation via independent assortment and crossing over; mitosis produces (usually) identical diploid somatic daughter cells.