Genetics: Homologous Chromosomes and Meiosis Review
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What is the result of meiosis?

  • One haploid daughter cell
  • Two diploid daughter cells
  • Two haploid daughter cells
  • Four haploid daughter cells (correct)

What is the term used to describe a cell having two sets of chromosomes?

  • Trisomic
  • Haploid
  • Monosomic
  • Diploid (correct)

What is the term for chromosomes that are not directly involved in determining an individual's sex?

  • Gametes
  • Haploids
  • Diploids
  • Autosomes (correct)

What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis?

<p>Mitosis produces genetically identical cells, while meiosis produces genetically diverse cells. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a karyotype used for?

<p>Identifying chromosomal abnormalities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes an individual with two different alleles for a particular gene?

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

In genetics, what does 'dominant' usually refer to?

<p><strong>The trait that masks the expression of another</strong> (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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