MS-LS3-2 Assessment Review

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What is the total number of chromosomes in a sperm cell of a Great Dane?

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22

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What is an example of sexual reproduction?

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A cell from a male trout joins a cell from a female trout.

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What type of cell is referred to as an egg?

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An egg is a female gamete involved in reproduction.

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What is genetic variation?

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Genetic variation refers to the diversity in gene frequencies within a population.

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How many chromosomes are in a human sperm and egg before fertilization?

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Each contains 23 chromosomes.

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What is the role of chromosomes in reproduction?

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Chromosomes carry genetic information that is passed from parents to offspring.

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What is the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction?

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Sexual reproduction involves the combination of genetic material from two parents, while asexual reproduction involves a single organism reproducing without the involvement of gametes.

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What is a zygote?

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A zygote is the fertilized egg that results from the union of a sperm and an egg.

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Why is genetic diversity important in a population?

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Genetic diversity helps populations adapt to changing environments and resist diseases.

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What is the function of the ovule in plants?

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The ovule develops into a seed after fertilization and contains the female gamete.