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Why is crossing over more likely to occur between widely spaced linked genes A and B, or between A and C, than between closely spaced linked genes B and C?
Why is crossing over more likely to occur between widely spaced linked genes A and B, or between A and C, than between closely spaced linked genes B and C?
- There is more room for an exchange to occur. (correct)
- Gene B and C are unrelated.
- Closely spaced genes have fewer chromosomes.
- Gene A has stronger genetic material.
Which term describes a person who has only one copy of a gene instead of the usual two copies?
Which term describes a person who has only one copy of a gene instead of the usual two copies?
- Hemizygous (correct)
- Homozygous
- Diploid
- Heterozygous
What does 'genotype' refer to?
What does 'genotype' refer to?
- The observable traits of an individual
- The Mendelian inheritance pattern
- The variation between siblings
- The genetic make-up of an individual (correct)
Why is genetic diversity important for the evolution of populations and species?
Why is genetic diversity important for the evolution of populations and species?
Which type of trait is influenced by multiple genes and environmental factors?
Which type of trait is influenced by multiple genes and environmental factors?
What does 'phenotype' refer to?
What does 'phenotype' refer to?
In terms of genetic disorders, what describes defects caused by a single gene?
In terms of genetic disorders, what describes defects caused by a single gene?
Why might crossing over between closely spaced linked genes B and C be less likely to occur?
Why might crossing over between closely spaced linked genes B and C be less likely to occur?
What is the order of the phases in the cell cycle?
What is the order of the phases in the cell cycle?
What is the purpose of the M phase in the cell cycle?
What is the purpose of the M phase in the cell cycle?
What is the purpose of the process of apoptosis?
What is the purpose of the process of apoptosis?
What is the purpose of meiosis in sexually reproducing organisms?
What is the purpose of meiosis in sexually reproducing organisms?
What is the purpose of the process of crossing over during meiosis?
What is the purpose of the process of crossing over during meiosis?
What is the purpose of the process of spermatogenesis?
What is the purpose of the process of spermatogenesis?
What is the purpose of the process of oogenesis?
What is the purpose of the process of oogenesis?
What is the purpose of the process of random assortment during meiosis?
What is the purpose of the process of random assortment during meiosis?
What is the purpose of the process of linked genes during meiosis?
What is the purpose of the process of linked genes during meiosis?
What is the purpose of the process of cytokinesis during cell division?
What is the purpose of the process of cytokinesis during cell division?
How many pairs of chromosomes do human somatic cells contain?
How many pairs of chromosomes do human somatic cells contain?
What is the state of human gametes in terms of chromosome number?
What is the state of human gametes in terms of chromosome number?
What is the structure of an unreplicated chromosome before DNA replication?
What is the structure of an unreplicated chromosome before DNA replication?
During which phase of the cell cycle does chromosome duplication occur?
During which phase of the cell cycle does chromosome duplication occur?
What is the structure formed after chromosome duplication?
What is the structure formed after chromosome duplication?
How do homologous chromosomes appear in a diploid cell?
How do homologous chromosomes appear in a diploid cell?
What is the difference between the sex chromosomes in males and females?
What is the difference between the sex chromosomes in males and females?
What are the benefits of cell division?
What are the benefits of cell division?
What are the two main types of cell division?
What are the two main types of cell division?
What are the three main phases of the cell cycle in eukaryotes?
What are the three main phases of the cell cycle in eukaryotes?