BIOLOGY
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ISBN: 9781264839698
Author: Raven
Publisher: MCG CUSTOM
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Chapter 11, Problem 1U
In comparing somatic cells and gametes, somatic cells are
a. diploid with half the number of chromosomes.
b. haploid with half the number of chromosomes.
c. diploid with twice the number of chromosomes.
d. haploid with twice the number of chromosomes.
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Gametes contain one of each kind of chromosome because
Select one:
A. The homologous chromosomes separate during meiosis.
B. Crossing-over occurs during prophase I.
C. Only one replication of DNA occurs during meiosis.
D. The chromatids separate during meiosis.
Cells that result from meiosis are:
a. Diploid
b. Haploid
c. Zygotic
d. Triploid
Which of the following can occur by the process of meiosis but not mitosis?
A.
Haploid cells fuse to form diploid cells
B.
Diploid cells form haploid cells
C.
A diploid cell combines with a haploid cell
D.
Haploid cells multiply into more haploid cells
Chapter 11 Solutions
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