Genetic Variation from Meiosis Quick Check

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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.

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.

Genetic variations can only occur during phase II of meiosis.
Genetic variations can only occur during phase II of meiosis.
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The correct response is:

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

In meiosis, Phase I (meiosis I) involves the separation of homologous chromosomes, leading to two haploid daughter cells. Phase II (meiosis II) follows, where the sister chromatids are separated, resulting in a total of four haploid daughter cells at the end of meiosis.