In contrast to mitosis, in meiosis
A) genetically identical daughter cells are produced.
B) pairing of homologous chromosomes occurs.
C) crossing over can take place.
D) there is no cytokinesis.
E) Both b and c

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Meiosis involves the pairing of homologous chromosomes (b) and crossing over can occur, leading to genetic recombination (c). This results in the production of four genetically unique daughter cells, rather than genetically identical cells as in mitosis. Cytokinesis does occur in meiosis, separating the cells into four haploid cells.

In Contrast to Mitosis, in Meiosis