Meiosis and Genetic Variation Lesson

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Biology
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12th Grade
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Hard
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Charles Martinez
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11 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which option below best completes this sentence:
Genetic variation refers to
the presence of genetic similarities between individuals
the presence of genetic differences between individuals
similarities in the DNA sequence between individuals
differences in alleles between individuals
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
NGSS.HS-LS3-3
2.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Genetic variation is promoted through ______________
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
NGSS.HS-LS4-2
3.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
During meiosis, genetic variation is promoted by
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Crossing over occurs in which meiotic phase ?
cytokinesis II
anaphase I
metaphase II
prophase I
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS3-2
5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Describe the process of crossing over.
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NGSS.HS-LS3-2
6.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Explain how crossing over increases genetic variability in offspring.
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NGSS.HS-LS4-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The diagram shows some chromosomes during some stages of meiosis. When does the segregation of homologous chromosomes occur?
Before stage 1
Between stages 1 and 2
Between stages 2 and 3
Between stages 1 and 2 and again between stages 2 and 3
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