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

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

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

What is the purpose of studying Punnett square?

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

What is a key difference between meiosis and mitosis?

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

Which event occurs in mitosis but not in meiosis?

<p>Two stages of cell division (C)</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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of an individual with Klinefelter syndrome?

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

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

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

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

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

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