Which of the following defines a germ cell?   A. A diploid cell that forms when two gametes fuse   B. An immature reproductive cell that gives rise to haploid gametes when it divides   C. A mature, haploid reproductive cell   D. A form of a gene that may encode for different versions of the gene’s product

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Q: The sequence of processes shown in the photographs above is known as Select one: a. mitosis b.…

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Q: Animals and plants both have diploid and haploid cells. How does the animal life cycle differ from…

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Q: The given picture is a homologous chromosome pair that shows this behavior pachytene: a. what is…

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Q: Name two ways in which meiotic cell division createsgenetic diversity, and explain how each occurs.

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Q: Nondisjunction is when chromosomes do not separate correctly in anaphase. Nondisjunction in meiosis…

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Q: What two processes are responsible for generating genetic diversity in gametes? Select one or…

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Q: Match the following with the term that best describes them ✓number of cells after meiosis ✓number of…

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Q: why is it important for germ cells to be haploid?

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Q: In comparing somatic cells and gametes, somatic cells are a. diploid with half the number of…

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Q: Which of the following statements is not correct ? a. Homologous chromosomes are separated during…

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Q: The diploid number of chromosomes in humans is 46. The haploid number isa. 138. c. 46.b. 92. d. 23.

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Q: At the end of meiosis in humans, four gametes are produced that are:   A. Genetically identical to…

A: Meiosis is a two-step cell division process that helps to produce sex cells or gametes. This is a…

Q: What kinds of cells would the haploid cells be if meiosis were occurring in a plant? in an animal?

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Q: In what phase of meiosis/mitosis would you find doubled chromosomes moving to opposite sides of a…

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Q: Genes G and H are located on chromosome 18. A woman with the genotype Gg Hh has a child with a man…

A: Nondisjunction refers to the failure of homologous and sister chromatids to divide.

Q: Cells that result from meiosis are: a. Diploid b. Haploid c. Zygotic d. Triploid

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Q: Which of the following situations does not describes a chromosomal mutation? Select one: a. A…

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Q: Define the following terms related to alterations of generations: a.Haploid b.Diploid

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Q: A diploid species has 2N=6 total chromosomes. How many chromatids would be present in a somatic cell…

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Q: In which stage of meiosis do homologous chromosomes separate? Group of answer choices A. anaphase…

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Q: In humans, sexual reproduction that produces an embryo, which then develops into a fetus, requires:…

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Q: Plant breeders use colchicine to A) prevents cytokinesis in somatic cells B) increase the occurrence…

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Q: Which structures shown above are typically haploid? lect one: A. Plant spores and animal zygotes B.…

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Q: These items separate from each other during anaphase 2 of meiosis.  a. Sister chromatids  b.…

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Q: Draw diagrams to represent a cross of a mutant ovule/egg and a normal pollen/sperm. Also include a…

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Q: The number of chromosomes present in eukaryotic cells a. is consistent during the life cycle b. is…

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Q: Triploidy is the presence of three sets of chromosomes in a cell.Although rare, triploidy does occur…

A: Humans are diploid; normal human somatic cells are diploid, i.e., have two sets of chromosomes. This…

Q: Separation of homologous chromosomes during Meiosis I requires: Select one: a. Removing centromere…

A: A division in which diploid cell reduces the chromosome number into half by cell division and…

Q: Mitosis is most similar to which part of meiosis?   a. meiosis I   b. meiosis II   c. telophase I

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Q: Polyploidy can occur by either fertilization of two unreduced gametes or by endoreduplication of an…

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Q: Meiosis is an important cellular process for organisms that reproduce sexually. Two lab partners (A…

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Q: a.)Meiosis in a plant b.)Meiosis in an animal c.)Telophase II d.)Meiosis in an animal e.)Mitosis…

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