Question

Do skin cells undergo meiosis?

Answer 1

Meiosis:

1. A single cell splits twice during the meiotic process, resulting in four cells with half the original genetic material.
2. The skin cells go through mitosis to replace dead ones.
3. In order to create haploid gametes, meiosis takes place in the germ cells.
4. Meiosis occurs in germ cells while mitosis occurs in somatic cells.