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What is the term for cells that have half the number of chromosomes found in diploid cells?
What is the term for cells that have half the number of chromosomes found in diploid cells?
- Haploid (correct)
- Monoploid
- Triploid
- Polyploid
Which term refers to chromosomes that are not involved in determining an individual's sex?
Which term refers to chromosomes that are not involved in determining an individual's sex?
- Autosomes (correct)
- Gonosomes
- Sex chromosomes
- Heterosomes
What is the term for an individual having two different alleles for a specific gene?
What is the term for an individual having two different alleles for a specific gene?
- Dominant
- Homozygous
- Heterozygous (correct)
- Recessive
What event during meiosis leads to the shuffling and recombination of genetic material?
What event during meiosis leads to the shuffling and recombination of genetic material?
What is the term for the physical expression of an organism's genetic makeup?
What is the term for the physical expression of an organism's genetic makeup?
In a dihybrid cross, how many different allele combinations can be produced in the offspring?
In a dihybrid cross, how many different allele combinations can be produced in the offspring?