Question

which statement best explains one reason why the cells produced from meiosis are different from the cells produced during mitosis?
during meiosis, one cell divides once into two cells, while in mitosis, the cell divides twice into four cells.
during meiosis, sections of dna trade places, producing daughter cells different from the parent cells, while in mitosis, the daughter cells are identical.
during meiosis, the genetic material is not copied, while in mitosis, the genetic material is copied.
during meiosis, dna is intentionally mutated, producing daughter cells with new dna sequences, while in mitosis, the dna does not mutate.

Explanation:

During meiosis, homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material through a process called crossing - over (sections of DNA trade places). This leads to genetic variation in the daughter cells, making them different from the parent cell. In mitosis, the daughter cells are identical to the parent cell as there is no such exchange of genetic material.

Answer:

During meiosis, sections of DNA trade places, producing daughter cells different from the parent cells, while in mitosis, the daughter cells are identical.