Question

what is the primary purpose of meiosis in living organisms?
○ to replicate dna for cell division
○ to produce gametes (sperm and eggs) for sexual reproduction
○ to create identical daughter cells for growth and repair
○ to generate energy for cellular functions
question 2
1 pts
what are the two stages of meiosis called?
○ stage 1 and stage 2
○ mitosis i and mitosis ii
○ meiosis a and meiosis b
○ meiosis i and meiosis ii

Explanation:

Question 1

• Option 1: DNA replication for cell division is part of interphase, not meiosis' primary purpose.
• Option 2: Meiosis reduces chromosome number by half, producing haploid gametes (sperm/eggs) for sexual reproduction. This matches its role.
• Option 3: Creating identical daughter cells for growth/repair is mitosis, not meiosis.
• Option 4: Generating energy is cellular respiration, not meiosis.

• Option 1: "Stage 1 and Stage 2" is too vague; meiosis has specific named stages.
• Option 2: Mitosis is a different cell division process; meiosis stages are not named Mitosis I/II.
• Option 3: Meiosis stages are not called Meiosis A/B.
• Option 4: Meiosis occurs in two main stages: Meiosis I (separates homologous chromosomes) and Meiosis II (separates sister chromatids), matching the correct terminology.

Answer:

B. To produce gametes (sperm and eggs) for sexual reproduction

Question 2