all of the following are true statements about meiosis in mammals except: responses it serves as a factor in bringing about variation among offspring. it serves as a factor in bringing about variation among offspring. it follows dna replication. it follows dna replication. it occurs only in reproductive structures. it occurs only in reproductive structures. it produces cells with the haploid number of chromosomes. it produces cells with the haploid number of chromosomes. it produces four genetically identical gametes.