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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 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?
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?
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?
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 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 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 main purpose of meiosis in sexually reproducing organisms?
What is the ploidy of human body (or somatic) cells?
What is the ploidy of human body (or somatic) cells?
How many rounds of division does a diploid cell undergo during meiosis?
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 significance of having the right number of chromosomes in a cell?
What is the total number of chromosomes in a human fertilized egg?
What is the total number of chromosomes in a human fertilized egg?
What kind of cells do humans have 46 chromosomes in?
What kind of cells do humans have 46 chromosomes in?
