Complete the table below by identifying which statements apply to meiosis or mitosis.
Meiosis | Mitosis | |
|---|---|---|
Somatic Cells | ||
Gametes/Sex Cells | ||
Haploid Daughter Cells | ||
Diploid Daughter Cells |
Which processes during Meiosis lead to genetic diversity in the daughter cells?
Select THREE correct answers.
What process creates diversity during Prophase I of Meiosis, when homologous chromosomes swap portions of genes/alleles with each other?
Meiosis creates additional genetic diversity in daughter cells during Metaphase I, when all possible combinations of alleles are created and randomly separated. This process is known as...
If a hyena naturally has 40 chromosomes in its somatic cells, how many chromosomes are in its gametes?

What process is being shown?
When does this process occur?
What is the importance of this process?