Meiosis — Quiz Answers

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Which process of genetic recombination involves genes from both parents?

A
independent assortment
B
fertilization
C
tetrad formation
D
crossing over
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Which consist of sperm cells and egg cells?

A
tetrads
B
chromosomes
C
gametes
D
diploids
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Which three processes are methods of genetic recombination?

A
natural selection, crossing over, and independent assortment
B
independent assortment, fertilization, and natural selection
C
crossing over, independent assortment, and fertilization
D
fertilization, natural selection, and crossing over
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Which best describes meiosis?

A
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.
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Which is a homologous chromosome pair?

A
gamete
B
zygote
C
tetrad
D
chromatid
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Which definition correctly describes a haploid cell during meiosis?

A
a cell that has two complete sets of chromosomes
B
a cell that has double the number of chromosomes as the parent cell
C
a cell that has one complete set of chromosomes
D
a cell that has half the number of chromosomes as the daughter cell
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Which equation represents fertilization?

A
diploid plus diploid is equal to diploid
B
haploid plus haploid is equal to diploid
C
diploid plus haploid is equal to haploid
D
haploid plus diploid is equal to diploid

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