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What is the main difference between a diploid cell and a haploid cell?
What is the main difference between a diploid cell and a haploid cell?
- Size of the cell
- Number of chromosomes (correct)
- Location within the body
- Presence of mitochondria
Why are gametes considered haploid cells?
Why are gametes considered haploid cells?
- To save energy
- To ensure genetic diversity upon fertilization (correct)
- To allow them to divide more rapidly
- To make them smaller in size
What is the function of meiosis in the human body?
What is the function of meiosis in the human body?
- To create identical diploid cells
- To produce haploid gametes for sexual reproduction (correct)
- To repair damaged cells
- To increase the number of chromosomes in somatic cells
Which stage of meiosis involves the separation of homologous chromosomes?
Which stage of meiosis involves the separation of homologous chromosomes?
How many chromosomes are present in each cell after meiosis 1?
How many chromosomes are present in each cell after meiosis 1?
What is the significance of homologous pairs of chromosomes in meiosis?
What is the significance of homologous pairs of chromosomes in meiosis?
During prophase 1 of meiosis, which of the following events occurs?
During prophase 1 of meiosis, which of the following events occurs?
What is the main outcome of crossing over during meiosis?
What is the main outcome of crossing over during meiosis?
What is the result of nondisjunction in meiosis?
What is the result of nondisjunction in meiosis?
Which term best describes the trait that appears less in offspring?
Which term best describes the trait that appears less in offspring?
What is the main difference between the F1 Generation and the P generation?
What is the main difference between the F1 Generation and the P generation?
Which phase of meiosis typically has tetrads aligning on the metaphase plate?
Which phase of meiosis typically has tetrads aligning on the metaphase plate?
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Haploid Cell
Haploid Cell
Cells containing a single set of chromosomes, half of the number found in diploid cells.
Diploid Cell
Diploid Cell
Cells containing two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.
Meiosis
Meiosis
The process of cell division that produces haploid gametes from diploid germ cells.
Anaphase I
Anaphase I
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Crossing Over
Crossing Over
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Nondisjunction
Nondisjunction
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Recessive Trait
Recessive Trait
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F1 generation
F1 generation
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P generation
P generation
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Metaphase II
Metaphase II
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