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What is the main function of mitosis in multicellular organisms?
What is the main function of mitosis in multicellular organisms?
- To produce haploid gametes
- To produce genetically diverse daughter cells
- To develop from a single fertilised egg and repair/renew cells (correct)
- To form new species
How many chromosome pairs are there in human somatic cells?
How many chromosome pairs are there in human somatic cells?
- 92 pairs
- 44 pairs
- 23 pairs (correct)
- 46 pairs
What is the characteristic number of chromosomes in elephant somatic cells?
What is the characteristic number of chromosomes in elephant somatic cells?
- 46
- 18
- 90
- 56 (correct)
What are the chromosomes that do not determine sex called?
What are the chromosomes that do not determine sex called?
What is the term used to describe the process by which human gametes are produced?
What is the term used to describe the process by which human gametes are produced?
How many types of chromosomes are there in human cells according to the text?
How many types of chromosomes are there in human cells according to the text?
How many pairs of chromosomes help determine sex in humans?
How many pairs of chromosomes help determine sex in humans?
What is the total length of DNA in the human body?
What is the total length of DNA in the human body?
What is the basic unit of DNA packaging in the nucleus?
What is the basic unit of DNA packaging in the nucleus?
What is the difference between euchromatin and heterochromatin?
What is the difference between euchromatin and heterochromatin?
Which phase of the cell cycle involves the duplication of chromosomes?
Which phase of the cell cycle involves the duplication of chromosomes?
What is the purpose of the G2 phase in the cell cycle?
What is the purpose of the G2 phase in the cell cycle?
