Heredity Review

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Who is known as the father of genetics?

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Gregor Mendel, who conducted experiments with pea plants to understand inheritance.

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What separates during Anaphase II of meiosis?

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Sister Chromatids separate during Anaphase II.

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What is the significance of crossover in genetics?

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Crossover increases genetic diversity and creates new combinations of genes.

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What type of cells are produced by meiosis?

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Meiosis produces haploid cells.

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In which stage of meiosis does crossing over occur?

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Crossing over occurs during Prophase I.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for building a specific protein.

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What is the difference between haploid and diploid cells?

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Haploid cells have one set of chromosomes (n), while diploid cells have two sets (2n).

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What is the role of chromosomes during cell division?

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Chromosomes ensure that DNA is accurately replicated and distributed during cell division.

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What is a phenotype?

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A phenotype is the observable physical or biochemical characteristics of an organism, determined by its genotype.

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What is a genotype?

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A genotype is the genetic constitution of an individual, representing the alleles inherited from parents.