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1
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which type of cell reproduction produces cells with genetic variation?

A

meiosis

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2
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which type of cell reproduction produces cells that are genetically identical?

A

mitosis

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3
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which type of cell reproduction is used for the growth of an organism?

A

mitosis

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4
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what type of cells does mitosis make?

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somatic

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5
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what type of cells does meiosis make?

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gametes

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6
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which type of cell reproduction makes diploid cells?

A

mitosis

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7
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which type of cell reproduction makes haploid cells?

A

meiosis

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8
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what is the diploid number in humans?

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46

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9
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what is the haploid number in humans?

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23

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diploid cells have their chromosomes in pairs– these pairs consist of 2 chromosomes that are similar in size and carry similar genetic information?

A

homologous pairs

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11
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how many cells are produced during mitosis?

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2

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12
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how many cells are produced during meiosis?

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4

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13
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how many divisions are in mitosis?

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1

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14
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how many divisions are in meiosis?

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2

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15
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before meiosis can begin, cells are in what phase, in which they grow and replicate their DNA?

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interphase

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16
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when does crossing over occur? (meiosis or mitosis)

A

meiosis

17
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which phase of meiosis is when crossing over occurs?

A

prophase I

18
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what does crossing over increase for the resulting cell?

A

genetic variation

19
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does crossing over occur between sister chromatids on a single chromosome, or between non sister chromatids in a homologous pair?

A

non sister chromatids in a homologous pair

20
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in which phase of meiosis do the homologous pairs line up in the middle?

A

metaphase I

21
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in which phase of meiosis do the homologous pairs seperate?

A

anaphase I

22
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what was the main goal of meiosis I?

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to seperate homologous pairs

23
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do cells replicate their DNA again before meiosis II?

A

no

24
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do homologous chromosomes pair up during prophase II?

A

no

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