How are mitosis and meiosis similar?

A.

Both are forms of cell division that produce parent cells.

B.

Both produce gametes as a product of cell division.

C.

Both produce cells that have only half of the parent's genetic material.

D.

Both are forms of cell division that produce daughter cells.

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Romeo Harmon

Physics

4 September, 01:19

How are mitosis and meiosis similar?

A.

Both are forms of cell division that produce parent cells.

B.

Both produce gametes as a product of cell division.

C.

Both produce cells that have only half of the parent's genetic material.

D.

Both are forms of cell division that produce daughter cells.

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Elaina Buchanan · Answer 1

First year biology.

The answer is D. Each process results in the formation of Daughter Cells, except the process of Meiosis results in half the number of Daughter Cells, where Mitosis has Daughter Cells identical to the Parent Cell.

How are mitosis and meiosis similar?A.Both are forms of cell division that produce parent cells.B.Both produce gametes as a product of cell division.C.Both produce cells that have only half of the parent's genetic material.D.Both are forms of cell division that produce daughter cells.