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What is the main function of chromosome replication during interphase?
What is the main function of chromosome replication during interphase?
- To reduce the number of chromosomes in the daughter cells
- To form homologous pairs of chromosomes
- To ensure that each daughter cell has a full compliment of all genetic material (correct)
- To produce gametes in reproductive organs
What is the term for the process of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes in the daughter cells?
What is the term for the process of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes in the daughter cells?
- Interphase
- Meiosis (correct)
- Fertilization
- Mitosis
What is the term for the number of chromosomes in body cells of diploid organisms?
What is the term for the number of chromosomes in body cells of diploid organisms?
- Homologous
- Diploid (correct)
- Haploid
- Somatic
What is the purpose of meiosis in sexual reproduction?
What is the purpose of meiosis in sexual reproduction?
What is the term for the chromosome that comes from the mother?
What is the term for the chromosome that comes from the mother?
Where does meiosis take place?
Where does meiosis take place?
What is the process called when chromosomes of homologous pair lie side by side in late prophase I?
What is the process called when chromosomes of homologous pair lie side by side in late prophase I?
What is the result of the independent assortment of chromosomes during metaphase I?
What is the result of the independent assortment of chromosomes during metaphase I?
What is the purpose of crossing over during meiosis?
What is the purpose of crossing over during meiosis?
What is the term for the point where chromatids break during crossing over?
What is the term for the point where chromatids break during crossing over?
How many haploid cells are formed at the end of meiosis I?
How many haploid cells are formed at the end of meiosis I?
What is the purpose of meiosis II?
What is the purpose of meiosis II?
What is the result of meiosis?
What is the result of meiosis?
Why is meiosis important for evolution?
Why is meiosis important for evolution?
What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis I?
What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis I?
What is the purpose of meiosis in Seed bearing plants?
What is the purpose of meiosis in Seed bearing plants?
