Campbell Biology in Focus; Modified Mastering Biology with Pearson eText -- ValuePack Access Card -- for Campbell Biology in Focus (2nd Edition)
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Chapter 10, Problem 2TYU
Homologous chromosomes move toward opposite poles of a dividing cell during
- A. mitosis.
- B. meiosis I.
- C. meiosis II.
- D. fertilization.
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What is the fundamental difference between mitosis and meiosis?
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DNA is replicated twice in meiosis, but only once in mitosis.
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The number of DNA molecules per cell nucleus is cut in half in meiosis but remains constant in mitosis.
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The number of chromosomes doubles in meiosis, whereas it stays the same in mitosis.
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Mitosis involves two cell divisions, whereas meiosis only involves one.
Homologous chromosomes move toward opposite poles of a dividing cell during
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These items separate from each other during anaphase 2 of meiosis. a. Sister chromatids
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