Which Statement Describes a Difference Between Meiosis I and Meiosis

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes a difference between meiosis I and meiosis II?

• A) DNA is replicated during meiosis II, but not during meiosis I.
• B) Homologous chromosomes separate during meiosis I; sister chromatids separate during meiosis II.
• C) Meiosis I produces diploid cells; meiosis II produces haploid cells.
• D) Chromosomes align along the equatorial plane of the cell in meiosis I, but not in meiosis II.
• E) Crossing-over occurs during meiosis II, but not during meiosis I.

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Definitions:

Reciprocal Determinism

The hypothesis suggesting that an individual's actions are a result of, and also impact, their personal characteristics and surroundings.

Unconditioned Reinforcement

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without the need for prior learning.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual expresses feelings or behaviors that are the opposite of their actual or unconscious desires.

Overcompensation

A defense mechanism in which individuals offset perceived weaknesses by emphasizing strengths in other areas, often leading to exaggeration or behavior that is overly aggressive or dominant.