Question

Mitosis and meiosis are forms of cell division that produce daughter cells.

Select two correct answers about meiosis.

Responses
A is crucial for sexual reproduction, introducing genetic variability among offspring, and maintaining the stability of a species over generationsis crucial for sexual reproduction, introducing genetic variability among offspring, and maintaining the stability of a species over generations
B results in the formation of two identical daughter cellsresults in the formation of two identical daughter cells
C chromosome number in the daughter cells remains the same as the parent cellchromosome number in the daughter cells remains the same as the parent cell
D involves one round of cell division, where a single cell divides into two identical cellsinvolves one round of cell division, where a single cell divides into two identical cells
E results in the formation of four non-identical daughter cells

Answer 1

Correct answers: A and E.

- A: True — meiosis generates genetic variation (crossing over, independent assortment) and, by producing haploid gametes, helps maintain species-level chromosome stability across generations.
- E: True — meiosis yields four genetically non-identical daughter cells (haploid gametes).