Question

meiosis ii the phases of meiosis ii are similar to the phases of mitosis. the key difference is that the cell that undergoes division during meiosis ii is haploid instead of diploid. a haploid number of chromosomes line up at the equator during metaphase ii. during anaphase ii, the sister chromatids are pulled apart at the centromere by the spindle fibres. the chromosomes move toward the opposite poles of the cell. the chromosomes reach the poles during telophase ii, and the nuclear membrane and nucleolus reform. at the end of meiosis ii, cytokinesis occurs, resulting in four haploid cells, each with a number of chromosomes. suggested investigation inquiry investigation 4.a the phases of meiosis figure 4.13 meiosis involves two complete cycles of four phases. notice that each cell contains some chromosomes from the mother (yellow), some chromosomes from the father (blue), and some chromosomes with segments that have been exchanged (yellow and blue). magnification: 200x predict what would be the result if there was no exchange of genetic material at prophase i? chapter 4 cell division and reproduction - nel 1

Explanation:

The exchange of genetic material at prophase I (cross - ing over) leads to genetic variation. Without it, offspring would inherit chromosomes as they are from parents, reducing genetic diversity. Gametes would contain non - recombined parental chromosomes, resulting in less genetic uniqueness among offspring.

Answer:

Offspring would have less genetic variation as gametes would receive non - recombined parental chromosomes, leading to more genetically similar individuals compared to when crossing over occurs.