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If the liver cells of an animal have 24 chromosomes, its sperm cells would have how many chromosomes?
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Chapter 13 Meiosis

Meiosis

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What is a genome? the complete complement of an organism's genes
If the liver cells of an animal have 24 chromosomes, its sperm cells would have how many chromosomes? 12
What's a karyotype? a display of homologous chromosomes of a cell organized in relation to their number, size, and type
Which of the following is the term for a human cell that contains 22 pairs of autosomes & two X chromosomes? a.a female somatic cell b.a sperm cell c.an unfertilized egg cell d.a male somatic cell a female somatic cell
The X & Y chromosomes are called sex chromosomes because ____. genes located on these chromosomes play a role in determining the sex of the individual
Syngamy occurs between _____. gametes
Which of the following happens at the conclusion of meiosis I? a.the chromosome # is conserved b. 4 daughter cells are formed c.sister chromatids are separated d.homologous chromosomes are separated 4 daughter cells are formed
Which of the following is TRUE of the process of meiosis? a.4 haploid cells result b.4 autosomes result c.4 diploid cells result d.4 chiasmatic result e.2 diploid cells result 4 haploid cells result
Which of the following occurs in meiosis but NOT in mitosis? a.daughter cells are produced b.synapsis c.chromosome replication d.tetrads align at metaphase plate e. B & D above B & D above
How does the sexual life cycle increase the genetic variation in a species? a.by allowing random fertilization b.by allowing crossing over c.by allowing independent assortment of chromosomes d.all of the above all of the above
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