Exam/ Quiz Corrections Flashcards
1
Q
Compare and Contrast sexual and asexual reproduction
A
Asexual reproduction involves one parent and produces offspring that are genetically identical to each other and to the parent. Sexual reproduction involves two parents and produces offspring that are genetically unique.
2
Q
Why must sex cells first undergo meiosis before fertilization?
A
To create haploid gametes that will be used in fertilization; need to reduce the number of chromosomes to n in order to correctly yield a 2n (diploid) organism during fertilization, if not problems may occur
3
Q
Interpret: What is the rate of pancreatic cancer for 62-year-old males?
A
40
