Question

which statement describes a process that takes place in meiosis but not mitosis?

cytokinesis occurs.

chromatids are separated.

homologous chromosomes pair up

new cells are produced.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Cytokinesis (cell division after nuclear division) occurs in both mitosis and meiosis.
• Chromatids separation happens in anaphase of mitosis and anaphase II of meiosis.
• Homologous chromosomes pairing (synapsis) is unique to meiosis (prophase I), as mitosis has no homologous chromosome pairing.
• Both mitosis and meiosis produce new cells (daughter cells).

Answer:

Homologous chromosomes pair up