Reproduction, Meiosis & Karyotypes

Which process and type of resulting cells are represented in this diagram?

• mitosis, gametes

• mitosis, body cells

• meiosis, gametes

• meiosis, body cells

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A 2n cell of a bat has 44 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will you find in one of his gametes

• 23

• 22

• 44

• 88

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Squirrels have 40 chromosomes in its diploid cells. How many chromosomes will you find in their egg cells

• 40

• 23

• 20

• Not enough information to answer the question

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Which process is shown in the image?

• crossing over

• independent assortment

• gametes

• random fertilization

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Is the following cell diploid or haploid?

• Diploid

• Haploid

a cell described as "n" indicates that the cell is ____.

• Diploid

• Haploid

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Meiosis ensures that all daughter cells are _____.

• genetically identical, diploid

• genetically identical, haploid

• genetically diverse, diploid

• genetically diverse, haploid

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The chromosomes of the same size and shape that pair up during meiosis, are called __________ chromosomes.  

• homozygous 

• asexual

• homologous

• genes

What causes genetic variation in sexual reproduction?

• random fertilization of gametes

• crossing over of chromosomes
• independent assortment

• chromosomes pulling apart

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What is one advantage to reproducing sexually versus asexually?

• it is quicker

• it only requires one parent

• more genetic variation

• it makes more offspring

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