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Which process reduces the number of chromosome sets from diploid to haploid?
Which process reduces the number of chromosome sets from diploid to haploid?
What is the term used to describe the genetic information that is transmitted from parents to their offspring?
What is the term used to describe the genetic information that is transmitted from parents to their offspring?
In humans, what is the haploid number of chromosomes?
In humans, what is the haploid number of chromosomes?
What is the term used to describe a gene pair where the two alleles are different?
What is the term used to describe a gene pair where the two alleles are different?
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What event occurs during meiosis I?
What event occurs during meiosis I?
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How many daughter cells are produced at the end of meiosis?
How many daughter cells are produced at the end of meiosis?
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What is the term used to describe a cell with two sets of chromosomes?
What is the term used to describe a cell with two sets of chromosomes?
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What is the term used to describe the fusion of a sperm cell and an ovum?
What is the term used to describe the fusion of a sperm cell and an ovum?
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What is the total number of chromosomes found in a human somatic (body) cell?
What is the total number of chromosomes found in a human somatic (body) cell?
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What does mitosis do to the number of chromosome sets?
What does mitosis do to the number of chromosome sets?
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Which type of chromosome determines the biological sex of a human individual?
Which type of chromosome determines the biological sex of a human individual?
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Which type of cell has only one set of chromosomes?
Which type of cell has only one set of chromosomes?
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How many copies of each gene does a human have?
How many copies of each gene does a human have?
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What is the diploid number of chromosomes in a domestic dog?
What is the diploid number of chromosomes in a domestic dog?
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What is the study of how traits are passed from parents to offspring called?
What is the study of how traits are passed from parents to offspring called?
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What determines the traits of an organism?
What determines the traits of an organism?
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What are the different versions of the same gene called?
What are the different versions of the same gene called?
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What is the chromosome number in somatic (body) cells?
What is the chromosome number in somatic (body) cells?
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In which stage of meiosis does crossing over occur?
In which stage of meiosis does crossing over occur?
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If an individual's genotype is TT, what will their phenotype be for the thumb trait?
If an individual's genotype is TT, what will their phenotype be for the thumb trait?
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What is the term used to describe the physical appearance resulting from an organism's genetic makeup?
What is the term used to describe the physical appearance resulting from an organism's genetic makeup?
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If a parent has the genotype AaBb, how many different types of gametes can they produce?
If a parent has the genotype AaBb, how many different types of gametes can they produce?
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What is the term used to describe a gene pair where both alleles are the same?
What is the term used to describe a gene pair where both alleles are the same?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between genes and DNA?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between genes and DNA?
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What is the main focus of the field of genetics?
What is the main focus of the field of genetics?
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What does genetics provide in living organisms?
What does genetics provide in living organisms?
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What is the basic unit of heredity that carries genetic information?
What is the basic unit of heredity that carries genetic information?
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Which of the following is NOT a basic component of genetics?
Which of the following is NOT a basic component of genetics?
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If an individual's genotype is Bb, what is the probability of them producing a gamete with the dominant allele B?
If an individual's genotype is Bb, what is the probability of them producing a gamete with the dominant allele B?
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What is the term used to describe the passing of traits from parents to their offspring?
What is the term used to describe the passing of traits from parents to their offspring?
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