Podcast Beta
Questions and Answers
What is the main purpose of meiosis in sexually reproducing organisms?
How many rounds of division does a diploid cell undergo during meiosis?
What is the consequence of a cell having extra chromosomes?
In humans, how many chromosomes are present in almost every body cell?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the genetic composition of the egg and sperm that unite during fertilization?
Signup and view all the answers
Why is it important for each gamete to have exactly 23 chromosomes?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the chromosome count in a new human that grows from a fertilized egg?
Signup and view all the answers
What characterizes the chromosome count in somatic cells of humans?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the significance of meiosis in maintaining the correct chromosome number?
Signup and view all the answers
What distinguishes the genetic content of somatic cells in humans?
Signup and view all the answers
In what way does meiosis ensure the proper genetic composition of gametes?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the consequence of an incorrect number of chromosomes in a cell?
Signup and view all the answers
Why is it crucial for each egg or sperm to have exactly 23 chromosomes?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the role of meiosis in sexually reproducing organisms?
Signup and view all the answers
How does meiosis contribute to maintaining the genetic stability of a species?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the outcome of combining an egg with 23 chromosomes with a sperm containing 23 chromosomes?
Signup and view all the answers