Question

All of the following are true statements about meiosis in mammals EXCEPT: It serves as a factor in bringing about variation among offspring. A It follows DNA replication. B It occurs only in reproductive structures. C It produces cells with the haploid number of chromosomes.D It produces four genetically identical gametes.

Answer 1

Answer: option D) It produces four genetically identical gametes.

Explanation:

Meiosis DOES NOT produces four (4) genetically identical gametes RATHER four (4) offspring cells that are genetically DISSIMILAR with half of the parent chromosome, due to the exchange of material that occurs between homologous chromosomes during crossing over (a distinguishing feature of meiosis).

This exchange is the basis for variation that is observed among offsprings.

So, all options are true except option D

Answer 2

Meiosis is a reduction division in which the chromosomes are reduced to half when transmitted from the parent to daughter cells.

Meiosis in mammals occurs in the reproductive cells and it does not produce four genetically identical gametes.

Meiosis leads to:

• Meiosis is a primary factor in variation among the offspring.

• Meiosis occurs in the reproductive cells and follows the DNA replication process.

• The diploid parent cells form the haploid daughter cells, which are genetically different from each other leading to diversity among organisms.

• Meiosis is a crucial part of syngenesis, in which the male and female gametes fuse to form genetically variant offspring.

Thus, the correct answer is Option D.

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