The Biology Project: Cell Biology

Meiosis Tutorial

Problem 2: Four different cells

The process of meiosis produces four cells with non-identical chromosomes. This diversification occurs during:

B. prophase 1
Correct.
Prophase I includes recombination of genetic material and the random arrangement of the homologous pairs, producing diversification of the resulting haploid cells.


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