Question

5 multiple answer 5 points which of the following statements are not true about meiosis meiosis results in four haploid daughter cells. in meiosis, homologous pairs of chromosomes are pulled apart. in meiosis, chromosomes do not exchange genetic material. recombination of genes during meiosis is a result of crossing over. meiosis occurs in somatic cells.

Explanation:

• Statement 1: Meiosis results in four haploid daughter cells. This is a correct statement. Meiosis has two rounds of division (meiosis I and meiosis II), starting from a diploid cell and ending with four haploid cells.
• Statement 2: In meiosis, homologous pairs of chromosomes are pulled apart. This is correct. In meiosis I, homologous chromosomes separate during anaphase I.
• Statement 3: In meiosis, chromosomes do not exchange genetic material. This is incorrect. During prophase I of meiosis, homologous chromosomes pair up and can exchange genetic material through a process called crossing - over.
• Statement 4: Recombination of genes during meiosis is a result of crossing over. This is correct. Crossing - over leads to the recombination of genetic material between homologous chromosomes.
• Statement 5: Meiosis occurs in somatic cells. This is incorrect. Meiosis occurs in germ cells (cells that give rise to gametes), while somatic cells divide by mitosis.

Answer:

C. In meiosis, chromosomes do not exchange genetic material; E. Meiosis occurs in somatic cells.