Cell Division: Meiosis and Mitosis
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What is a characteristic of a person with Down syndrome?

  • A wide or web-like neck
  • A short neck and enlarged breasts
  • A tall stature and normal body proportions
  • A flattened face, especially the bridge of the nose (correct)
  • What is the outcome for people with Down syndrome with support and treatment?

  • They can be cured
  • They can live normal lives
  • They can improve their skills (correct)
  • They live unproductive lives
  • Which branch of biology deals with the study of heredity and traits?

  • Genetics (correct)
  • Heredity
  • Taxonomy
  • Zoology
  • What is the relationship between genotype and phenotype?

    <p>Genotype is a set of DNA responsible for having unique traits, whereas, phenotype is the physical appearance of the organism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred from a genotype having a symbol of Rr?

    <p>Heterozygous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of studying Punnett square?

    <p>To predict the probability of certain traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between meiosis and mitosis?

    <p>Number of stages of cell division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event occurs in mitosis but not in meiosis?

    <p>Two stages of cell division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary importance of meiosis in gametogenesis?

    <p>Formation of sex cells responsible for sexual reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of an individual with Klinefelter syndrome?

    <p>Extra X chromosome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of cytokinesis in both meiosis and mitosis?

    <p>Separation of cytoplasm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between the products of meiosis and mitosis?

    <p>Ploidy of daughter cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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