Asexual and Sexual Reproduction Answers
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Which three processes are methods of genetic recombination?
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natural selection, crossing over, and independent assortmentB
crossing over, independent assortment, and fertilizationC
independent assortment, fertilization, and natural selectionD
fertilization, natural selection, and crossing over2
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Why is meiosis important for organisms?
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It allows for genetic variation among organisms.B
It determines which genes are dominant and which are recessive.C
It produces genetically identical cells.D
It provides a means of asexual reproduction.3
Which best describes meiosis?
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It produces cells that are identical to the original cell.B
It is responsible for the replacement of damaged skin cells.C
It is responsible for growth of the organism.D
It produces male and female sex cells.4
Which definition correctly describes a haploid cell during meiosis?
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a cell that has double the number of chromosomes as the parent cellB
a cell that has two complete sets of chromosomesC
a cell that has half the number of chromosomes as the daughter cellD
a cell that has one complete set of chromosomes5
How many chromosomes does a child inherit from his or her parents?
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23 from the mother and 23 from the fatherB
46 from the motherC
46 from the fatherD
46 from the mother and 46 from the father6
Which is a homologous chromosome pair?
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chromatidB
zygoteC
gameteD
tetrad7
Three cells undergo meiosis. How many haploid cells are produced?
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3B
6C
9D
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During which phase of meiosis does crossing over of chromosomes occur?
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prophase IB
metaphase IC
anaphase ID
telophase I9
The diagram illustrates one method of genetic recombination.Which method of genetic recombination is illustrated in the diagram?
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crossing overB
independent assortmentC
fertilizationD
tetrad formation10
How many cell divisions occur during meiosis?
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oneB
twoC
threeD
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