Allison and Greta are discussing mitosis and meiosis. Allison says that body cells such as muscle cells would use mitosis, and Greta says that body cells would use meiosis.Who is correct?
Answer
A
Allison, because body cells need to be haploid, genetically different copies, which are produced through mitosis
B
Allison, because body cells need to be diploid, identical copies, which are produced through mitosis
C
Greta, because body cells need to be haploid, identical copies, which are produced through meiosis
D
Greta, because body cells need to be diploid, genetically different copies, which are produced through meiosis
Explanation
Allison is correct: body cells such as muscle cells are produced by mitosis. Mitosis makes diploid daughter cells that are genetically identical to the original cell, which allows the body to grow and repair tissues. Meiosis instead produces haploid, genetically varied sex cells.
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