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What is the main purpose of mitosis?
What is the main purpose of mitosis?
- To halve the chromosome number
- To produce identical cells for growth and repair (correct)
- To maintain genetic variation
- To produce gametes for reproduction
Which phase of meiosis is characterized by the separation of homologous chromosomes?
Which phase of meiosis is characterized by the separation of homologous chromosomes?
- Prophase II
- Telophase I
- Anaphase I (correct)
- Metaphase I
In DNA replication, if the template strand is A T C G G T, what would be the resulting complementary strand?
In DNA replication, if the template strand is A T C G G T, what would be the resulting complementary strand?
- A T C G G T
- T U C G C A
- A U C G G U
- T A G C C A (correct)
What is one result of crossing over during meiosis?
What is one result of crossing over during meiosis?
Which statement about spermatogenesis is correct?
Which statement about spermatogenesis is correct?
Which of the following processes occurs during interphase before mitosis?
Which of the following processes occurs during interphase before mitosis?
How does the chromosome number of daughter cells produced by meiosis compare to the parent cell?
How does the chromosome number of daughter cells produced by meiosis compare to the parent cell?
Which phase of mitosis follows metaphase?
Which phase of mitosis follows metaphase?
What role does the midpiece of a sperm play?
What role does the midpiece of a sperm play?
What is produced during oogenesis?
What is produced during oogenesis?
How does crossing over contribute to genetic diversity?
How does crossing over contribute to genetic diversity?
What is the significance of the zona pellucida surrounding an egg cell?
What is the significance of the zona pellucida surrounding an egg cell?
What process contributes to the random distribution of chromosomes to gametes during meiosis?
What process contributes to the random distribution of chromosomes to gametes during meiosis?
Why is genetic diversity crucial for populations?
Why is genetic diversity crucial for populations?
What role do polar bodies play in oogenesis?
What role do polar bodies play in oogenesis?
Which of the following statements about the structure of DNA is correct?
Which of the following statements about the structure of DNA is correct?
Flashcards
DNA Replication
DNA Replication
The process of creating an exact copy of a DNA molecule before cell division.
Complementary Base Pairing
Complementary Base Pairing
A specific pairing of DNA bases: A with T, and C with G.
Mitosis Purpose
Mitosis Purpose
Cell division for growth, repair, and maintaining identical copies.
Meiosis Purpose
Meiosis Purpose
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Spermatogenesis
Spermatogenesis
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Mitosis Phases
Mitosis Phases
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Meiosis I
Meiosis I
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Gamete
Gamete
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Rosalind Franklin's role in DNA discovery
Rosalind Franklin's role in DNA discovery
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Watson & Crick's model
Watson & Crick's model
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DNA mutation
DNA mutation
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Allele frequencies
Allele frequencies
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Population
Population
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X-ray crystallography
X-ray crystallography
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Photo 51
Photo 51
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How allele frequencies change
How allele frequencies change
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