Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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Author: STARR
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Chapter 12, Problem 14SQ
________ contributes to variation in traits among the offspring of sexual reproducers.
- a. Crossing over
- b. Random attachment of chromosomes to spindle poles
- c. Fertilization
- d. both a and b
- e. all are factors
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Which of the processes does not lead to variation in offspring with the same parents?*
A. Random fusion of gametes from different parents.
B. Random assortment of chromosomes in M1
C.Crossing over of chromosomes
D.Interkinesis
The process of meiosis ensures that organisms will have
a. The same diploid number its parents have.
b. Different numbers of chromosomes from what are parents have.
c. The ability to reproduce by budding.
d. A different haploid number from what its parents have.
e. Splits into two daughter cells.
Meiosis is a necessary part of sexual reproduction because it_____ . a. divides two nuclei into four new nuclei b. reduces the chromosome number for gametes c. gives rise to new alleles
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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
Ch. 12 - One evolutionary advantage of sexual over asexual...Ch. 12 - Meiosis is a necessary part of sexual reproduction...Ch. 12 - Meiosis _________. a. occurs in all eukaryotes b....Ch. 12 - Sexual reproduction in animals requires ______. a....Ch. 12 - Meiosis ______ the parental chromosome number. a....Ch. 12 - Dogs have a diploid chromosome number or 78. How...Ch. 12 - The cell in the diagram to the right is in...Ch. 12 - Prob. 8SQCh. 12 - Prob. 1DAACh. 12 - Prob. 2DAA
Ch. 12 - Prob. 3DAACh. 12 - Prob. 9SQCh. 12 - Crossing over mixes up ______. a. chromosomes b....Ch. 12 - Crossing over happens during which phase of...Ch. 12 - Which of the following is one of the very...Ch. 12 - Match each term with the best description. __...Ch. 12 - ________ contributes to variation in traits among...Ch. 12 - The diploid chromosome number for the body cells...Ch. 12 - In your own words, explain why sexual reproduction...Ch. 12 - Different populations of the tiny freshwater...Ch. 12 - Make a simple sketch of meiosis in a cell with a...
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