22. An adult mosquito has six chromosomes in each somatic cell. It mates with another adult to reproduce sexually. How many chromosomes do the offspring have in each somatic cell? (4.1) KU

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(b) metaphase II
(c) prophase I
(d) telophase II
chromosome
(ii) completion of the second
nuclear division
(iii) chromosomes, each with
two sister chromatids, line
up across the middle of
the cell
(iv) reduction division occurs
(4.3) KU
Write a short answer to each question.
21. What term describes a cell with three or more sets of
chromosomes? (4.1) KU
22. An adult mosquito has six chromosomes in each
somatic cell. It mates with another adult to reproduce
sexually. How many chromosomes do the offspring
have in each somatic cell? (4.1) KU
23. In an individual produced by sexual reproduction,
what portion of the individual's genetic information
comes from each parent? (4.1) K/U
:
24. What are the structures called "sister chromatids" that
appear in a cell at the beginning of mitosis? (4.2) KU
25. Explain how you might identify metaphase I if you
were viewing cells with a microscope. (4.2) KU
26. What technology are some people concerned will
lead to the production of genetically identical humans
chosen for certain desirable traits? (4.2) KU
27. What is produced in the process of fertilization? (43)
28. Dec 1
Transcribed Image Text:(b) metaphase II (c) prophase I (d) telophase II chromosome (ii) completion of the second nuclear division (iii) chromosomes, each with two sister chromatids, line up across the middle of the cell (iv) reduction division occurs (4.3) KU Write a short answer to each question. 21. What term describes a cell with three or more sets of chromosomes? (4.1) KU 22. An adult mosquito has six chromosomes in each somatic cell. It mates with another adult to reproduce sexually. How many chromosomes do the offspring have in each somatic cell? (4.1) KU 23. In an individual produced by sexual reproduction, what portion of the individual's genetic information comes from each parent? (4.1) K/U : 24. What are the structures called "sister chromatids" that appear in a cell at the beginning of mitosis? (4.2) KU 25. Explain how you might identify metaphase I if you were viewing cells with a microscope. (4.2) KU 26. What technology are some people concerned will lead to the production of genetically identical humans chosen for certain desirable traits? (4.2) KU 27. What is produced in the process of fertilization? (43) 28. Dec 1
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