Living Environment: Reproduction & Cell Divisions Review

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A human body cell usually has ______ total chromosomes.

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46

Front

In order for a mutation to be passed on to offspring, the mutation must occur in ______.

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gametes (sex cells, such as sperm and egg)

Front

Diploid Cells are represented by ______.

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2n

Front

A mode of reproduction in which an organism arises from two organisms and inherits half of its DNA from each parent is called ______.

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Sexual Reproduction

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The overall purpose of MITOSIS is ______.

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to produce somatic cells (body cells) for growth & repair; or for asexual reproduction of unicellular organisms

Front

What is the term for a cell that has only one set of chromosomes?

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Haploid (n)

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What type of reproduction involves only one parent organism?

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Asexual Reproduction

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What is the process called when a single cell divides to form two identical daughter cells?

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Mitosis

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What is the term for the genetic material that is passed from parents to offspring?

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DNA

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What type of cells are produced by meiosis?

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Gametes (sperm and egg cells)