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Which process involves the fusion of the nuclei of two gametes to form a zygote?
Which process involves the fusion of the nuclei of two gametes to form a zygote?
- Mitosis
- Fertilization (correct)
- Binary fission
- Asexual reproduction
What is the definition of fertilization?
What is the definition of fertilization?
- The fusion of chromosomes
- The production of offspring that are genetically different from each other
- The fusion of gamete nuclei (correct)
- The formation of a zygote
How do gametes differ from normal cells?
How do gametes differ from normal cells?
- They have 46 chromosomes
- They are genetically different from each other
- They contain two copies of each chromosome
- They have a haploid nucleus (correct)
How many chromosomes are present in a human gamete?
How many chromosomes are present in a human gamete?
What is the result of the fusion of male and female gametes?
What is the result of the fusion of male and female gametes?
Flashcards
Fertilization
Fertilization
The process where two gametes (sex cells) combine their nuclei, forming a single cell called a zygote.
Gametes
Gametes
Specialized cells with half the number of chromosomes found in normal body cells.
Haploid nucleus
Haploid nucleus
The nucleus of a gamete contains only one set of chromosomes, unlike normal cells which have two sets.
Zygote
Zygote
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Chromosomes in a human gamete
Chromosomes in a human gamete
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