Select the Statement Which Is False

question 103

Multiple Choice

Select the statement which is false.

• A) Meiosis II is essential the same process as mitosis except the starting cells are haploid (n).
• B) Further genetic variation typically does not occur after meiosis I.
• C) Crossing over is a source of genetic variability seen in meiosis while independent assortment is a source of genetic variability seen in mitosis.
• D) Meiosis II is essential the same process as mitosis except the genetic material will not replicate before division takes place.

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