Chapter 11: Q. 9 (page 294)
If a muscle cell of a typical organism has 32 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will be in a gamete of that same organism?
a. 8
b. 16
c. 32
d. 64
Short Answer
The correct option is b.
Chapter 11: Q. 9 (page 294)
If a muscle cell of a typical organism has 32 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will be in a gamete of that same organism?
a. 8
b. 16
c. 32
d. 64
The correct option is b.
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List and briefly describe the three processes that lead to variation in offspring with the same parents.
Which of the following is not true in regard to crossover?
a. Spindle microtubules guide the transfer of DNA across the synaptonemal complex.
b. Nonsister chromatids exchange genetic material.
c. Chiasmata are formed.
d. Recombination nodules mark the crossover point.
Does crossing over occur during prophase II? From an evolutionary perspective, why is this advantageous?
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a. two haploid
b. two diploid
c. four haploid
d. four diploid
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