Question

how are mitosis and meiosis similar? (1 point) they are both caused by mutations. they are both forms of cell division. they produce daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes. they produce the same number of daughter cells.

Explanation:

• Option 1: Mutations are changes in DNA, not the cause of mitosis/meiosis. Eliminate.
• Option 2: Mitosis (somatic cell division) and meiosis (gamete formation) are both cell division processes. Correct.
• Option 3: Mitosis produces diploid cells (same chromosome number as parent), meiosis produces haploid cells (half). Eliminate.
• Option 4: Mitosis produces 2 daughter cells, meiosis produces 4. Eliminate.

Answer:

B. They are both forms of cell division.