In which of the ways mitosis and meiosis are similar?

Both are preceded by the replication of DNA

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Both occur in all kinds of cells

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Both includes the separation of chromosomes

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Both a and c

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Solution

The correct option is D Both a and c
Mitosis occurs in all kinds of cells whereas meiosis occurs only in germ cells or reproductive cells.

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Q. State the following statements are true or false.
In both mitosis and meiosis the replication of DNA and chromosomes occurs at the same stage.

Q. Which of the following statements is true?
(i) Mitosis is preceded by one cycle of DNA replication and meiosis is preceded by two cycles of DNA replication.
(ii) In sexually reproducing organisms, meiosis is the only type of cell division observed.
(iii) Meiotic cell division is essential for the production of haploid gametes.

Pick up the correct statements:

(a) Mitosis occurs in somatic cells and meiosis in germ cells.

(b) DNA replicates once in mitosis and twice in meiosis.

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?

Fill in the blanks
(a) Mitosis occurs in our ..... cells.
(b) Mitosis produces two daughter cells whereas meiosis produces ...... daughter cells.
(c) Meiosis occurs only in ..... cells.
(d) Modern humans have 46 chromosomes. Their sperms and eggs will have......chromosomes each.
(e) During the pairing of chromosomes in meiosis, the ...... chromosomes come to lie side by side.
(f) The.......(s) are surrounded by radiating rays and termed as aster.

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In which of the ways mitosis and meiosis are similar?

The correct option is D Both a and cMitosis occurs in all kinds of cells whereas meiosis occurs only in germ cells or reproductive cells.

The correct option is D Both a and c
Mitosis occurs in all kinds of cells whereas meiosis occurs only in germ cells or reproductive cells.