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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?

46 (correct)

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

To prevent significant impacts on cell function Signup and view all the answers

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

23 Signup and view all the answers

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

A cell with 46 chromosomes Signup and view all the answers

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

To reduce the number of chromosomes in gametes Signup and view all the answers

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

Diploid Signup and view all the answers

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

Two Signup and view all the answers

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

It impacts how the cell functions Signup and view all the answers

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

46 Signup and view all the answers

What kind of cells do humans have 46 chromosomes in?

Somatic cells Signup and view all the answers

Meiosis: Cell Division in Sexual Reproduction

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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 chromosome count in human somatic cells?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What kind of cells do humans have 46 chromosomes in?

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