Which of the Following Statements Regarding Mitosis and Meiosis Is

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding mitosis and meiosis is false?

• A)Meiosis only occurs in the ovaries and testes.
• B)Mitosis produces daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
• C)All sexual life cycles involve an alternation of diploid and haploid stages.
• D)A normal human zygote has 46 chromosomes.

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Definitions:

Pleural Cavity

The slim space between the lungs and the chest wall, containing a small amount of lubricating fluid.

Pleural Membranes

Thin layers of tissue that line the thoracic cavity and envelope the lungs, aiding in respiration by facilitating lung expansion and contraction.

Bronchioles

Small airways in the lungs that branch off from the bronchi, leading air into the alveoli for gas exchange.

Epithelial Cells

Epithelial cells make up the epithelium, a layer of cells that covers the surfaces and cavities of organs and structures throughout the body, providing protection, secretion, and absorption.