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In Meiosis-I and meiosis-II, which is similar to mitosis?

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To determine which phase of meiosis (Meiosis-I or Meiosis-II) is similar to mitosis, we can analyze the characteristics of both processes step by step. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Mitosis**: - Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cell. - The ploidy level (the number of sets of chromosomes) remains the same before and after division. For example, if the parent cell is diploid (2n), the daughter cells will also be diploid (2n). - This process is known as equational division because it maintains the same genetic content. ...
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