Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Cecie Starr, Ralph Taggart, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
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Chapter 12, Problem 8SQ
Which of the following cells can undergo meiosis?
- a. the diploid body cells of an animal
- b. haploid gametes
- c. germ cells
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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
Which statement about meiosis (in humans) is FALSE?
Select one:
a.
It reduces the amount of genetic material (chromosomes) by half
b.
It is part of the process of sexual reproduction
c.
The cells it produces are identical to each other
d.
It produces haploid gametes
e.
It occurs only in germline cells of the reproductive organs
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Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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