Understanding Genetics and Meiosis

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What is the term for cells that have half the number of chromosomes found in diploid cells?

Haploid

Which term refers to chromosomes that are not involved in determining an individual's sex?

Autosomes

What is the term for an individual having two different alleles for a specific gene?

Heterozygous

What event during meiosis leads to the shuffling and recombination of genetic material?

Crossing over

What is the term for the physical expression of an organism's genetic makeup?

Phenotype

In a dihybrid cross, how many different allele combinations can be produced in the offspring?

$2^4$

Test your knowledge on homologous chromosomes, haploid and diploid cells, autosomes, sex chromosomes, meiosis, and chromosome numbers. Learn to identify cells that are haploid or diploid, as well as understand the phases of meiosis and its final result.

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