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What is the main purpose of meiosis in sexually reproducing organisms?
What is the main purpose of meiosis in sexually reproducing organisms?
- To increase the genetic diversity in offspring
- To double the number of chromosomes in gametes
- To maintain diploid cells in the organism
- To reduce the number of chromosomes in gametes (correct)
How many rounds of division does a diploid cell undergo during meiosis?
How many rounds of division does a diploid cell undergo during meiosis?
- One
- Two (correct)
- Three
- Four
What is the consequence of a cell having extra chromosomes?
What is the consequence of a cell having extra chromosomes?
- It has no impact on cell functioning
- It leads to the formation of haploid cells
- It can have substantial impacts on cell functioning (correct)
- It helps in increasing genetic diversity
In humans, how many chromosomes are present in almost every body cell?
In humans, how many chromosomes are present in almost every body cell?
What is the genetic composition of the egg and sperm that unite during fertilization?
What is the genetic composition of the egg and sperm that unite during fertilization?
Why is it important for each gamete to have exactly 23 chromosomes?
Why is it important for each gamete to have exactly 23 chromosomes?
What is the chromosome count in a new human that grows from a fertilized egg?
What is the chromosome count in a new human that grows from a fertilized egg?
What characterizes the chromosome count in somatic cells of humans?
What characterizes the chromosome count in somatic cells of humans?
What is the significance of meiosis in maintaining the correct chromosome number?
What is the significance of meiosis in maintaining the correct chromosome number?
What distinguishes the genetic content of somatic cells in humans?
What distinguishes the genetic content of somatic cells in humans?
In what way does meiosis ensure the proper genetic composition of gametes?
In what way does meiosis ensure the proper genetic composition of gametes?
What is the consequence of an incorrect number of chromosomes in a cell?
What is the consequence of an incorrect number of chromosomes in a cell?
Why is it crucial for each egg or sperm to have exactly 23 chromosomes?
Why is it crucial for each egg or sperm to have exactly 23 chromosomes?
What is the role of meiosis in sexually reproducing organisms?
What is the role of meiosis in sexually reproducing organisms?
How does meiosis contribute to maintaining the genetic stability of a species?
How does meiosis contribute to maintaining the genetic stability of a species?
What is the outcome of combining an egg with 23 chromosomes with a sperm containing 23 chromosomes?
What is the outcome of combining an egg with 23 chromosomes with a sperm containing 23 chromosomes?
