Cell Division and Genetic Diversity Quiz
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During which phase of the cell cycle does the c number double?

  • S phase (correct)
  • G2 phase
  • G1 phase
  • M phase

Which phase of meiosis is responsible for generating haploid gametes?

  • Prophase I
  • Meiosis I (correct)
  • Meiosis II
  • Prophase II

During which phase of meiosis does crossing-over or homologous recombination occur?

  • Prophase II
  • Prophase I (correct)
  • Anaphase I
  • Anaphase II

What is the ploidy number throughout the cell cycle?

<p>2n (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many copies of DNA double helices are there in each chromosome during G2 phase?

<p>4 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of meiosis is responsible for pulling apart sister chromatids into daughter cells?

<p>Anaphase II (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many possible combinations of chromosomes can be generated through independent assortment?

<p>8.4 million (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average number of times crossing-over or homologous recombination occurs in humans?

<p>2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the percentage of variation in human genomic sequences?

<p>0.1% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for different versions of a gene?

<p>Alleles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA and chromosomes replicate?

<p>S (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the functions of the cell cycle and cell division?

<p>Both of the above (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between spermatogenesis and oogenesis?

<p>Spermatogenesis occurs in males, while oogenesis occurs in females. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of mitosis and cytokinesis?

<p>To divide the cell and segregate chromosomes into daughter cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does genetic diversity generate during sexual reproduction?

<p>Through the combination of genetic material from two parents (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between race and genetics?

<p>Race is a social construct that does not directly correspond to genetic differences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What changes through the cell cycle and meiosis?

<p>Both chromosome content (n) and DNA content (c) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are DNA sequence variants?

<p>Differences in DNA sequence between individuals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is the distribution of human genetic diversity highest?

<p>Africa (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens during the G1 phase of the cell cycle?

<p>Growth and metabolism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the most common allele of a gene in a population?

<p>Wild-type allele (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a mutation?

<p>A DNA sequence variant arising due to DNA replication errors or other DNA damage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of polymorphisms?

<p>A variant found in less than 1% of the population (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a variant?

<p>Any alteration in DNA sequence from the wild-type (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Out of Africa Hypothesis?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many waves of migration are associated with the Out of Africa Hypothesis?

<p>2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the first wave of migration associated with the Out of Africa Hypothesis occur?

<p>130,000-115,000 years ago (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the second wave of migration associated with the Out of Africa Hypothesis potentially establish?

<p>China (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the population is associated with the second wave of migration?

<p>1% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a rare variant?

<p>A variant found in less than 1% of the population (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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