BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
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ISBN: 9781305967359
Author: STARR
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 12, Problem 2SA
Alternative forms of the same gene are called _________ .
| a. gametes | c. alleles |
| b. homologous | d. sister chromatids |
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Gamete formation results in __________________________.
a.
the pairing of homologous chromosomes
b.
offspring that are genetic clones of the parent
c.
asexual reproduction
d.
the fusion of gametes.
e.
offspring that are genetically distinct from each other
The law of segregation of chromosomes arises due to events in _________.
A.
Mitosis and meiosis II
B.
Mitosis and meiosis I
C.
Meiosis I only
D.
Meiosis II only
Microscopic examination of a section of a normal young adult ovary reveals large numbers of
unusually large cells surrounded by a single layer of flat epithelial cells. In which phase of the cell
cycle are these cells arrested?
A. Diplotene stage of the 1st meiotic division
B. Diplotene stage of the 2nd meiotic division
C. Metaphase stage of mitosis
D. Prophase stage of mitosis
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Chapter 12 Solutions
BIOLOGY:CONCEPTS+APPL.(LOOSELEAF)
Ch. 12 - One evolutionary advantage of sexual over asexual...Ch. 12 - Alternative forms of the same gene are called...Ch. 12 - Meiosis is a necessary part of sexual reproduction...Ch. 12 - Meiosis ________. a. occurs only in germ cells of...Ch. 12 - Sexual reproduction in animals requires ________ ....Ch. 12 - Dogs have a diploid chromosome number of 78. How...Ch. 12 - Prob. 7SACh. 12 - Prob. 8SACh. 12 - Crossing over mixes up _______ . a. chromosomes c....Ch. 12 - Crossing over happens during which phase of...
Ch. 12 - _________ contributes to variation in traits among...Ch. 12 - Which of the following is one of the very...Ch. 12 - Match each term with its description....Ch. 12 - In your own words, explain why sexual reproduction...Ch. 12 - Make a simple sketch of meiosis in a diploid germ...Ch. 12 - The diploid chromosome number for the body cells...
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