Meiosis is a direct single cell division that forms 4 daughter cells.
Is the above statement true or false?

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
The given statement is false. Meiosis involves 2 successive divisions that result in the formation of 4 daughter cells.

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Mention the difference between mitosis and meiosis with reference to:

Number of daughter cells formed at the end of cell division.

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?

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