Mitosis and Meiosis

Q.

If a cell contains 12 chromosomes at the end of meiosis I, how many chromosomes will the daughter cells contain at the end of meiosis II?

1. 3

2. 6

3. 12

4. 24

5. 48

Q.

Consider the following statements:

(i) In mitosis, two daughter cells are formed

(ii) In meiosis, there is no reduction in chromosome number

(iii) Products of meiosis are, four cells each with “n” number of chromosomes

(iv) Mitosis takes place both in somatic and germ cells.

Which of the above statements are true?

1. i and iv only

2. ii and iii only

3. i and iii only

4. i, ii and iv only

Q. Find examples where the four daughter cells from meiosis are equal in size and where they are found unequal in size.