Cell Division

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Which process in cytokinesis involves the formation of a cell plate?

Binary fission

Budding

Cleavage furrow (correct)

Fragmentation

What is the main difference between sexual and asexual reproduction?

Sexual reproduction occurs in plants, while asexual reproduction occurs in animals

Sexual reproduction produces genetically identical offspring, while asexual reproduction produces genetically diverse offspring

Sexual reproduction involves the fusion of gametes, while asexual reproduction does not (correct)

Sexual reproduction requires the presence of a mate, while asexual reproduction does not

What is a disadvantage of sexual reproduction?

It is a slower process compared to asexual reproduction (correct)

It requires the presence of a mate

It does not provide genetic diversity

It produces genetically identical offspring

What is the main difference between the diploid-dominant and haploid-dominant life cycles?

In the diploid-dominant life cycle, the majority of the organism's life is spent in the diploid stage, while in the haploid-dominant life cycle, the majority of the organism's life is spent in the haploid stage Signup and view all the answers

During cytokinesis, a cleavage furrow forms in animal cells and a cell plate forms in plant cells. What is the main difference between these two structures?

The cleavage furrow forms in animal cells, while the cell plate forms in plant cells. Signup and view all the answers

During the alterations of generations' life cycle, what happens during the sporophyte phase?

The sporophyte produces haploid spores through meiosis. Signup and view all the answers

How many daughter cells does meiosis produce and what is their ploidy?

Meiosis produces 4 daughter cells that are haploid. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes gametes?

They are haploid cells Signup and view all the answers

What is crossing over and when does it occur?

It is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis Signup and view all the answers

What is nondisjunction and how does it happen?

It is the failure of chromosomes to separate properly during cell division Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly defines inversion in genetics?

when a chromosome breaks at two points and the segment bounded by the breakpoints is reinserted in the reversed orientation. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main consequence of inversion in genetics?

Alteration of gene expression Signup and view all the answers

What is synapsis in genetics?

The pairing of homologous chromosomes during meiosis Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Cytokinesis

In plant cells, cytokinesis involves the formation of a cell plate.
In animal cells, a cleavage furrow forms during cytokinesis.

Reproduction

The main difference between sexual and asexual reproduction is the involvement of gametes and the combination of genetic material in sexual reproduction.
A disadvantage of sexual reproduction is the increased energy expenditure and complexity.

Life Cycles

The main difference between diploid-dominant and haploid-dominant life cycles is the phase that dominates the life cycle.
In the alterations of generations life cycle, the sporophyte phase involves the production of spores.

Meiosis

Meiosis produces four daughter cells, each with a haploid ploidy (half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell).

Gametes

Gametes are haploid cells that fuse to form a zygote during fertilization.

Genetic Processes

Crossing over is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during prophase I of meiosis.
Crossing over occurs during prophase I of meiosis.
Nondisjunction is the failure of chromosomes to separate properly during cell division, resulting in abnormalities in the number of chromosomes.
Inversion is a type of chromosomal mutation where a segment of a chromosome is reversed.
The main consequence of inversion is the disruption of gene expression and potential genetic disorders.
Synapsis is the pairing of homologous chromosomes during prophase I of meiosis, which allows for crossing over to occur.

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Test your knowledge on cell division, reproduction, and life cycles with this quiz! Explore the differences between cleavage furrow and cell plate in cytokinesis, sexual and asexual reproduction, and the pros and cons of each. Learn about the fascinating concept of alternation of generations in life cycles and the differences between diploid-dominant and haploid-dominant cycles. Finally, challenge yourself with a question on the number of daughter cells produced during meiosis.