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Comparing mitosis and meiosis Knowledge-Based Practice

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    Which of the following statements correctly distinguishes meiosis from mitosis in diploid organisms?

    • A) Meiosis produces two genetically identical diploid cells, whereas mitosis produces four genetically distinct haploid cells.
    • B) Crossing over between homologous chromosomes occurs during prophase of mitosis, whereas homologous chromosomes do not pair during meiosis.
    • C) Meiosis involves two successive nuclear divisions resulting in four genetically distinct haploid cells, whereas mitosis involves a single division yielding two genetically identical diploid cells.
    • D) DNA replication occurs immediately before each of the two division cycles in meiosis, but it occurs only once prior to mitosis.

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