Unilorin Post-UTME Biology 2023 (Model questions) Question 2

Question 2

Cell Division

Which of the following processes occurs during meiosis but not during mitosis?

  1. A.DNA replication
  2. B.cytokinesis
  3. C.crossing river
  4. D.spindle formation
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (crossing river)

Explanation

Crossing over, the swapping of genetic material between homologous chromosomes in prophase I, happens only in meiosis. The other processes happen in both.