Identify the following by typing (a) for mitosis or (b) for meiosis on the line before the statements: produces 4 unique gametes begins with a somatic cell produces only 2 identical cells has only one nuclear division happens in the testes and ovaries daughter cells are haploid has two nuclear divisions daughter cells are diploid

b - produces 4 unique gametes

a - begins with a somatic cell

a - produces only 2 identical cells

a - has only one nuclear division

b - happens in the testes and ovaries

b - daughter cells are haploid

b - has two nuclear divisions

a - daughter cells are diploid

Explanation:

Mitosis is a kind of cell division that involves the formation of two daughter cells, which are genetically identical and have the same number of chromosomes as their parent cell (diploid). Mitosis occurs in body or somatic cells for repair and multiplication. Mitosis involves only one nuclear division.

Meiosis, on the contrary, involves formation of four daughter cells that are genetically different from the parent cell and have a reduced chromosomal number (by half). Meiosis occurs in reproductive cells like tested or ovaries. Meiosis occurs in two nuclear divisions.

cells spend most of their time in interphase