Question

The process of meiosis is illustrated here. The outcome of meiosis is very important in the sexual reproduction and life cycle of
diploid organisms. Evaluate these statements and determine which ones accurately describe the outcome of meiosis. You may select
ALL that apply.
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A)
Meiosis produces genetically diverse cells.
B)
Meiosis increases genetic variation in the offspring.
C)
Meiosis produces haploid cells from a diploid parent cell
D)
Meiosis increases the genetic content in the daughter cells.
E)
Meiosis maintains the number of chromosomes originally present in the
parent cell.

Answer 1

Answer:

A) Meiosis produces genetically diverse cells.

B) Meiosis increases genetic variation in the offspring.

C) Meiosis produces haploid cells from a diploid parent cell

Explanation:

Through crossing over, meiosis produces genetically diverse cells causing more genetic variation of offspring. The Daughter cells in meiosis are formed from a diploid cell that has all 46 chromosomes, however the daughter cells are haploids as they need to join with the other gamete to have a full set of chromosomes.