Which of the following statements is an incorrect description of the processes of mitosis or meiosis in a diploid organism? O None of the above O Homologous chromosomes align on the metaphase plate in meiosis I but not in mitosis. O Crossing over of chromosomes takes place in meiosis I but not in mitosis. Meiosis II occursa a haploid cell, while mitosis occurs in diploid cells. Sister chromatids separate in mitosis, and homologous chromosomes separate in meiosis II.

Which of the following statements is an incorrect description of the processes of mitosis or meiosis in a diploid organism? O None of the above O Homologous chromosomes align on the metaphase plate in meiosis I but not in mitosis. O Crossing over of chromosomes takes place in meiosis I but not in mitosis. Meiosis II occursa a haploid cell, while mitosis occurs in diploid cells. Sister chromatids separate in mitosis, and homologous chromosomes separate in meiosis II.

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Problem 21QP: Which of the following statements is not true in comparing mitosis and meiosis? a. Twice the number...

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