wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

Does DNA replication occur in meiosis?


Open in App
Solution

DNA replication:

  1. DNA replication occurs in both mitosis and meiosis.
  2. In meiosis, the cell undergoes two divisions, i.e. meiosis I and II.
  3. Meiosis I is reduction division and meiosis II is similar to mitosis but DNA replicates only once during meiosis, i.e. before meiosis I in S phase.


flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
10
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Meiosis
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon