Meiosis: Cell Division in Sexual Reproduction
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What is the main purpose of meiosis in sexually reproducing organisms?

  • To maintain the diploid state of body cells
  • To create genetically identical daughter cells
  • To increase the number of chromosomes in gametes
  • To reduce the number of chromosomes in gametes (correct)

    • How many rounds of division does a diploid cell undergo during meiosis?

  • Four (correct)
  • Six
  • One
  • Three

    • What is the chromosome count in human somatic cells?

  • 23
  • 46 (correct)
  • 92
  • 69

    • Why is it important for each gamete to have exactly 23 chromosomes?

    <p>To prevent significant impacts on cell function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the chromosome count in a human egg or sperm?

    <p>23</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result when an egg with 23 chromosomes is fertilized by a sperm with 23 chromosomes?

    <p>A cell with 46 chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of meiosis in sexually reproducing organisms?

    <p>To reduce the number of chromosomes in gametes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ploidy of human body (or somatic) cells?

    <p>Diploid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many rounds of division does a diploid cell undergo during meiosis?

    <p>Two</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of having the right number of chromosomes in a cell?

    <p>It impacts how the cell functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the total number of chromosomes in a human fertilized egg?

    <p>46</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of cells do humans have 46 chromosomes in?

    <p>Somatic cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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