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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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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 chromosomes3
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 father4
How many cell divisions occur during meiosis?
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oneB
twoC
threeD
four5
Which is a homologous chromosome pair?
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chromatidB
zygoteC
gameteD
tetrad6
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.7
Which process of genetic recombination involves genes from both parents?
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crossing overB
independent assortmentC
fertilizationD
tetrad formation8
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 formation9
Three cells undergo meiosis. How many haploid cells are produced?
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3B
6C
9D
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Genetic variation occurs through genetic recombination.Which method of genetic recombination is illustrated in the diagram?
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independent assortmentB
fertilizationC
crossing overD
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