Question

Mitosis is a type of cell division that produces cells that are used for growth and repair. Meiosis is a different type of cell division that produces sex cells used for sexual reproduction. Based on the information provided, which of the following is a difference between mitosis and meiosis?

A. Mitosis produces cells that are identical to the parent cell, while meiosis produces cells that carry twice as much genetic material as the parent cell.

B. Mitosis produces cells that carry half of the genetic material of the parent cell, while meiosis produces cells that are identical to the parent cell.

C. Mitosis produces cells that are identical to the parent cell, while meiosis produces cells that carry half of the genetic material of the parent cell.

D. Mitosis produces cells that carry twice as much genetic material as the parent cell, while meiosis produces cells that identical to the parent cell.

Answer 1

The answer would be C. Mitosis produces diploid cells that are identical to the parent. It’s essentially cloning. Meiosis produces haploid cells that are different from the parent and have half the DNA.