Reproduction, mitosis, & meiosis review

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What type of reproduction involves gametes?

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Sexual reproduction involves gametes.

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What is a zygote?

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A zygote is a fertilized egg.

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Is mitosis a form of sexual reproduction?

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False. Mitosis is a form of asexual reproduction.

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What type of reproduction produces offspring that are different from each other and from the parents?

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Sexual reproduction produces genetically diverse offspring.

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Is meiosis a form of asexual reproduction?

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False. Meiosis is a process that leads to sexual reproduction.

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Define asexual reproduction.

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Asexual reproduction is a type of reproduction that does not involve the fusion of gametes and results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.

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What is the main purpose of meiosis?

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The main purpose of meiosis is to produce gametes (sperm and eggs) for sexual reproduction.

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How many chromosomes are typically present in a human gamete?

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A human gamete typically contains 23 chromosomes.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What is fertilization?

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Fertilization is the process where a sperm cell and an egg cell combine to form a zygote.