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Meiosis

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Which definition correctly describes a haploid cell during meiosis?
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a cell that has one complete set of chromosomes
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In his study of pea plants, Gregor Mendel used which method to produce offspring?
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cross-pollination, by using parents that had different traits
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Which three processes are methods of genetic recombination?
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crossing over, independent assortment, and fertilization
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The diagram illustrates one method of genetic recombination. mc014-1.jpg Which method of genetic recombination is illustrated in the diagram?
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crossing over
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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
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Which is a homologous chromosome pair?
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tetrad
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Three cells undergo meiosis. How many haploid cells are produced?
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12
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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.
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Which process of genetic recombination involves genes from both parents?
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fertilization
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Genetic variation occurs through genetic recombination. mc011-1.jpg Which method of genetic recombination is illustrated in the diagram?
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independent assortment
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Why is meiosis important for organisms?
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It allows for genetic variation among organisms.
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During which phase of meiosis does crossing over of chromosomes occur?
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prophase I
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Which best describes meiosis?
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It produces male and female sex cells.
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Which discovery did Gregor Mendel make?
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Traits are inherited independently of each other.