Mitosis Differs from Meiosis in That Only Mitosis

question 50

Multiple Choice

Mitosis differs from meiosis in that only mitosis

• A) is preceded by interphase.
• B) involves two successive cell divisions.
• C) results in the production of haploid cells.
• D) involves the pairing of homologous chromosomes during prophase I.
• E) results in cells that are genetically identical to the original cell.

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