Meiosis

Question 1

Genetic variation occurs through genetic recombination.Which method of genetic recombination is illustrated in the diagram?

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independent assortment

Question 2

The diagram illustrates one method of genetic recombination.Which method of genetic recombination is illustrated in the diagram?

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crossing over

Question 3

Which best illustrates how Gregor Mendel used creativity that lead to scientific discovery?

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He used pea plants to study the patterns of heredity.

Question 4

Which discovery did Gregor Mendel make?

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Traits are inherited independently of each other.

Question 5

Which process of genetic recombination involves genes from both parents?

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fertilization

Question 6

During which phase of meiosis does crossing over of chromosomes occur?

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prophase I

Question 7

Which consist of sperm cells and egg cells?

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gametes

Question 8

How many chromosomes does a child inherit from his or her parents?

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23 from the mother and 23 from the father

Question 9

Three cells undergo meiosis. How many haploid cells are produced?

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12

Question 10

Which is a homologous chromosome pair?

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tetrad

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