A cell divides to produce two daughter cells that are genetically identical. 13. Homologous chromosomes synapse and crossing over occurs. 14. Centromeres uncouple and chromatids are separated from each other. 15. Independent assortment of chromosomes occurs. _ 16. The process is preceded by replication of the DNA. ___

Explanation:

The descriptions describes some of the events that takes place in the mitosis and meiosis cell division process.

A cell divides to produce two daughter cells that are genetically identical. . This describes mitosis

Homologous chromosomes synapse and crossing over occurs. . this happens in meiosis I only

14. Centromeres uncouple and chromatids are separated from each other - this happens in mitosis and meiosis II.

15. Independent assortment of chromosomes occurs. _ this happens in meiosis I only.

16. The process is preceded by replication of the DNA. ___. This happens in mitosis and meiosis II.

the answers are as following:

1. c. double helix, nucleosome, coil, supercoil, chromosome

2. b. g2 phase, preparation for mitosis

3. d. interphase consists of the g1, s, and g2 phases

4. c. metaphase

5. a. chromosomes are duplicated before cell division so that each new daughter cell has a complete set