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What is the function of meiosis in sexually-reproducing animals?

  • To reduce the number of chromosomes in the parents
  • To increase the number of alleles in the offspring
  • To create genetically identical offspring
  • To ensure the same number of chromosomes in the offspring as in the parents (correct)
  • What type of cells does meiosis specifically occur in?

  • Stem cells in the bone marrow
  • Epithelial cells in the skin
  • Gamete producing cells in the gonads (correct)
  • Somatic cells in the brain
  • Which stage of the eukaryote cell cycle is the longest?

  • Interphase (correct)
  • Anaphase
  • Metaphase
  • Prophase
  • What is the purpose of reducing the number of alleles in the gametes that produce the zygote?

    <p>To prevent the offspring from having four copies of each gene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many haploid cells are produced at the end of meiosis?

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

    Study Notes

    Meiosis in Sexually-Reproducing Animals

    • Meiosis is a type of cell division that occurs in sexually-reproducing animals, serving to increase genetic diversity and reduce the number of chromosomes by half, ensuring proper fertilization.

    Cells Involved in Meiosis

    • Meiosis specifically occurs in reproductive cells, known as gametes, which include eggs and sperm.

    Eukaryote Cell Cycle

    • The longest stage of the eukaryote cell cycle is interphase, which is the period between cell divisions where the cell grows, replicates its DNA, and prepares for division.

    Purpose of Allele Reduction

    • Reducing the number of alleles in gametes ensures that the zygote produced during fertilization will have a unique combination of alleles, increasing genetic diversity in the offspring.

    Outcome of Meiosis

    • Meiosis produces four haploid cells, each containing half the number of chromosomes as the original diploid cell.

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    Test your knowledge of meiosis with this quiz! Explore the stages, functions, and significance of meiosis in gamete production. See how much you know about this essential process for genetic diversity and reproduction.

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