In meiosis, as opposed to mitosis, A) genetically identical daughter cells are produced. B) pairing of homologous chromosomes occurs. C) crossing over cannot take place. D) there is no cytokinesis. E) only two daughter cells are formed.
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This is a characteristic of mitosis. So, this option is incorrect. B) In meiosis, pairing of homologous chromosomes occurs during prophase I, which allows for genetic recombination. This option is correct. C) Crossing over can take place in meiosis, specifically Show more…
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