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Author: Peter J. Russell, Paul E. Hertz, Beverly McMillan
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Meiosis is a kind of reduction division that takes place in all eukaryotic organisms including plants, animals, and fungi. In this type of division, the number of chromosomes reduces to half from 2n (diploid) to n (haploid). It results in the production of four haploid cells from two diploid cells. Cells undergo four stages of meiosis during division, namely prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What is the fundamental difference between mitosis and meiosis?   A. DNA is replicated twice in meiosis, but only once in mitosis.   B. The number of DNA molecules per cell nucleus is cut in half in meiosis but remains constant in mitosis.   C. The number of chromosomes doubles in meiosis, whereas it stays the same in mitosis.     D. Mitosis involves two cell divisions, whereas meiosis only involves one.
a. What phase of meiosis is this cell undergoing? b. Identify the 3 things that are incorrect in terms of this cells structure and organization? c. Would this cell produce viable gametes?  Why or why not.
A) Give the diploid number of this organism. B) Is it mitosis or meiosis? Give two (2) elements on which you base your reasoning. C) Identify this mystery phase of the cell cycle. D) How many daughter cells will be produced at the end of the process and how many chromosomes (in numbers) will they contain? E) How does this process ensure the genetic variability of individuals of the species? Your answer must be based on two (2) different elements.
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