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Cell Cycle and Cell Division: Comparison MCQ

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Question

Which statement is correct?

  1. A
    Mitosis is conservative for chromosome number, meiosis is conservative for species-level continuity through reduction
    Correct
  2. B
    Both reduce chromosome number
  3. C
    Both involve synapsis
  4. D
    Only meiosis requires DNA replication

Correct answer

Mitosis is conservative for chromosome number, meiosis is conservative for species-level continuity through reduction

Explanation

This captures their different biological roles.

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