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Question 1

Which three processes are methods of genetic recombination?

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crossing over, independent assortment, and fertilization

Question 2

Which is a homologous chromosome pair?

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tetrad

Question 3

Which process of genetic recombination involves genes from both parents?

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fertilization

Question 4

Which consist of sperm cells and egg cells?

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gametes

Question 5

Which equation represents fertilization?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

haploid plus haploid is equal to diploid

Question 6

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

12

Question 7

Which definition correctly describes a haploid cell during meiosis?

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a cell that has one complete set of chromosomes

Question 8

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

prophase I

Question 9

How many cell divisions occur during meiosis?

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two

Question 10

Which best describes meiosis?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It produces male and female sex cells.

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