Question

Meiosis produces four haploid cells each with half the number of chromosomes as the

original. Meiosis also produces offspring that are genetically different from the parent.
Which of the following is responsible for genetic diversity?

A)Random assortment of chromosomes during Cytokinesis.

B)Crossing over during Prophase I

C)Random assortment of
chromosomes during Interphase.

D)Crossing over during Prophase II

Answer 1

Explanation: since cell division occurs twice during meiosis, one starting cell can produce four gametes (eggs or sperm). In each round of division, cells go through four stages: prophase, metaphase, and anaphase.

Answer 2

The answer is B.

Crossing over occurs between non-identical sister chromatids where they exchange their genetic materials to form new combination of genes during prophase I of meiosis I. This causes genetic diversity.