Meiosis Answer Key
Compare meiosis and mitosis and understand how sex cells are produced.
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Meiosis Basics
Q1.What's the purpose of meiosis?
To produce sex cells (gametes) - sperm and egg cells - for sexual reproduction.
Q2.How many divisions happen in meiosis?
Two divisions: meiosis I and meiosis II.
Q3.How many cells does meiosis produce?
Four haploid cells (half the normal number of chromosomes).
Meiosis vs Mitosis
Q4.What's the main difference between meiosis and mitosis?
Q5.Why is genetic variation important?
Q6.What causes genetic variation in meiosis?
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