Gametes and Meiosis Quiz
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What is the main difference between gametes and body cells?

  • Gametes have two sets of chromosomes while body cells have one set
  • Gametes are produced through mitosis while body cells are produced through meiosis
  • Gametes are haploid while body cells are diploid (correct)
  • Gametes are non-identical while body cells are identical
  • Which process ensures that each gamete has one chromosome from each pair?

  • Mitosis
  • Mutation
  • Crossing over during meiosis (correct)
  • Fertilisation
  • What is the significance of fertilisation in introducing genetic variation?

  • It ensures that each gamete contains two sets of chromosomes
  • It creates identical offspring with no genetic variation
  • It separates the homologous chromosomes
  • It is a random process that determines which sperm fertilizes the egg (correct)
  • How many divisions are involved in meiosis compared to mitosis?

    <p>Two divisions in meiosis and one division in mitosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of gonads in gamete production?

    <p>To produce gametes through meiosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of forming a zygote?

    <p>To create non-identical offspring through fertilisation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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