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 (correct)
  • Monoploid
  • Triploid
  • Polyploid

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?

  • Dominant
  • Homozygous
  • Heterozygous (correct)
  • Recessive

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

<p>Crossing over (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Phenotype (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>$2^4$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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