2024 BM 2nd Nine Weeks

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What causes genetic variation in meiosis?

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Crossing over of chromosomes.

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In which phase of Mitosis do the Chromosomes pull apart?

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Anaphase.

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What phase of mitosis is shown in the picture?

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Anaphase.

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What is a feature unique to plant cells that appears during telophase and cytokinesis?

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Cell Plate.

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What does PMAT stand for in the context of Mitosis?

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Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

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What is the main purpose of meiosis?

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To produce gametes with half the number of chromosomes.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What happens during prophase of mitosis?

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Chromosomes condense and become visible, and the nuclear envelope begins to break down.

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What is the role of the spindle fibers during mitosis?

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To help separate the chromosomes during cell division.

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What is cytokinesis?

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The process where the cytoplasm of a parental cell divides into two daughter cells.