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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
sexual reproduction2
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How many cell divisions occur during meiosis?
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oneB
twoC
threeD
four4
Which process of genetic recombination involves genes from both parents?
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crossing overB
independent assortmentC
fertilizationD
tetrad formation5
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.6
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 best illustrates how Gregor Mendel used creativity that lead to scientific discovery?
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He noticed that traits were passed on from parents to offspring.B
He chose a parent generation and carefully studied its traits.C
He used pea plants to study the patterns of heredity.D
He observed how specific traits were passed from parent to offspring.8
Which discovery did Gregor Mendel make?
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Traits are inherited independently of each other.B
Traits are inherited as a tetrad.C
Traits are inherited as homologous pairs.D
Traits are inherited as a set, from one parent.9
Which is a homologous chromosome pair?
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chromatidB
zygoteC
gameteD
tetrad10
During which phase of meiosis does crossing over of chromosomes occur?
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prophase IB
metaphase IC
anaphase ID
telophase IDid you find these answers helpful?
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