Question

Select the statement which is false.

A. Further genetic variation typically does not occur after meiosis I.
B. Crossing over is a source of genetic variability seen in meiosis while independent assortment is a source of genetic variability seen in mitosis.
C. Meiosis II is essential the same process as mitosis except the starting cells are haploid (n).
D. Meiosis II is essential the same process as mitosis except the genetic material will not replicate before division takes place.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option (B).

Explanation:

Cell division may be defined as the process by which parent cell divides to form daughter cells and increase its number. Two types of cell division are mitosis and meiosis.

The gametic cells generally produced by the process of meiosis. Crossing over is seen in mitosis but the independent assortment is not a source of genetic variability seen in mitosis.  

Thus, the correct answer is option (B).