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What is the main purpose of meiosis in sexual reproduction?
What is the main purpose of meiosis in sexual reproduction?
- To maintain diploid number of chromosomes
- To increase the chromosome number
- To reduce genetic diversity
- To produce genetically unique gametes (correct)
Which cells are formed as a result of meiosis in humans?
Which cells are formed as a result of meiosis in humans?
- Triploid cells
- Polyploid cells
- Diploid cells
- Haploid cells (correct)
How does meiosis contribute to genetic variation?
How does meiosis contribute to genetic variation?
- Through random assortment of chromosomes (correct)
- By maintaining a constant chromosome number
- By doubling the chromosome number
- By reducing the chromosome number
What occurs during crossing over in meiosis?
What occurs during crossing over in meiosis?
Why is it important for meiosis to reduce the chromosome number from diploid to haploid?
Why is it important for meiosis to reduce the chromosome number from diploid to haploid?
What is the main function of meiosis in sexual reproduction?
What is the main function of meiosis in sexual reproduction?
Which phase of meiosis involves the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes?
Which phase of meiosis involves the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes?
What is the significance of reducing the chromosome number from diploid to haploid during meiosis?
What is the significance of reducing the chromosome number from diploid to haploid during meiosis?
During which phase of meiosis do chromosomes align randomly at the equator before being separated?
During which phase of meiosis do chromosomes align randomly at the equator before being separated?
What is the final result of meiosis in humans?
What is the final result of meiosis in humans?
How does meiosis contribute to genetic diversity?
How does meiosis contribute to genetic diversity?
Which process in meiosis results in the formation of four genetically unique daughter cells?
Which process in meiosis results in the formation of four genetically unique daughter cells?
What is the role of chiasmata in meiosis?
What is the role of chiasmata in meiosis?
What is the significance of reducing the chromosome number from diploid to haploid during meiosis?
What is the significance of reducing the chromosome number from diploid to haploid during meiosis?
How does meiosis contribute to genetic variation?
How does meiosis contribute to genetic variation?
What is the primary role of crossing over in meiosis?
What is the primary role of crossing over in meiosis?
Why is the introduction of genetic variation important in sexual reproduction?
Why is the introduction of genetic variation important in sexual reproduction?
What is the main outcome of meiosis in terms of chromosome number?
What is the main outcome of meiosis in terms of chromosome number?
Which phase of meiosis involves the alignment and separation of chromosomes to generate unique combinations?
Which phase of meiosis involves the alignment and separation of chromosomes to generate unique combinations?
What is the significance of producing genetically unique daughter cells in meiosis?
What is the significance of producing genetically unique daughter cells in meiosis?
Which outcome is directly influenced by meiosis in sexual reproduction?
Which outcome is directly influenced by meiosis in sexual reproduction?
