12 Questions
What is the study of heredity?
Genetics
What is the term for an organism with two different alleles for a particular trait?
Heterozygous
Which term describes an observable characteristic of an allele pair?
Phenotype
What is the name for an alternative form of a single gene passed on from generation to generation?
Allele
Which process involves the exchange of chromosomal segments between homologous chromosomes?
Crossing over
In which generation does the dominant trait appear?
F1 generation
During which phase of meiosis does synapsis of homologous chromosomes occur?
Prophase 1
What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis in terms of chromosome number in the resulting cells?
Mitosis results in diploid cells, while meiosis results in haploid cells
Which process is responsible for the exchange of genetic information between homologous chromosomes in meiosis?
Crossing over
What is the function of gametes in maintaining the same number of chromosomes from generation to generation?
Contributing half the number of chromosomes during fertilization
What is the term for the DNA on chromosomes that controls the production of protein?
Genes
Which type of cell division starts with doubled DNA and ends with cytokinesis?
Both mitosis and meiosis
Test your knowledge of cell division with this quiz covering prophase 1, prophase 2, meiosis, and mitosis. Explore the stages of cell division and understand the key differences between mitosis and meiosis.
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