Question

Which of the following do Meiosis and Mitosis have in common? A. They are considered to be reduction divisions as the processes result in additional cells. B. The genetic composition of the daughter cells is identical to the parent cell. C. In both processes the DNA replicates during interphase.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer would be C. In both processes, the DNA replicates during interphase.

Before cell division (whether mitosis or meiosis), DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) mainly replicates in synthesis or S phase of interphase.

S phase occurs between gap 1 (G₁) and gap 2 (G₂) phase.

The DNA content of the cell gets doubled after completion of the S phase. However, the chromosomal number remains the same. It is accomplished by duplicating DNA in the form of sister chromatids.

Answer 2

I think the best answer from the choices listed above is option A. Meiosis and Mitosis have something in common in a sense that they are considered to be reduction divisions as the processes result in additional cells. Hope this answers the question.