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What is the main difference between a haploid cell and a diploid cell?
What is the main difference between a haploid cell and a diploid cell?
- Haploid cells have half the number of chromosomes as diploid cells (correct)
- Haploid cells are only found in somatic cells
- Diploid cells have half the number of chromosomes as haploid cells
- Diploid cells are only found in gametes
What is the purpose of meiosis in sexual reproduction?
What is the purpose of meiosis in sexual reproduction?
- To create identical haploid gametes
- To produce genetically diverse offspring (correct)
- To prevent genetic variation
- To increase the number of chromosomes in the offspring
When do homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material during meiosis?
When do homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material during meiosis?
- Anaphase 1
- Telophase 1
- Prophase 1 (correct)
- Metaphase 1
Which event does NOT occur during interphase before meiosis begins?
Which event does NOT occur during interphase before meiosis begins?
What happens during telophase 1 of meiosis?
What happens during telophase 1 of meiosis?
What is the end result of meiosis 2?
What is the end result of meiosis 2?
Which phase of meiosis 1 involves the alignment of tetrads on the metaphase plate?
Which phase of meiosis 1 involves the alignment of tetrads on the metaphase plate?
What is the result of synapsis during prophase 1 of meiosis?
What is the result of synapsis during prophase 1 of meiosis?
During which phase of meiosis 2 do sister chromatids separate?
During which phase of meiosis 2 do sister chromatids separate?
What does nondisjunction in meiosis refer to?
What does nondisjunction in meiosis refer to?
What can irregular chromosome numbers resulting from nondisjunction lead to?
What can irregular chromosome numbers resulting from nondisjunction lead to?
In genetics, what is a polygenic trait defined as?
In genetics, what is a polygenic trait defined as?
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