1/3 🌈 Living Environment Regents Review 3

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What is the total number of chromosomes in dogs?

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78 chromosomes.

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How many chromosomes do offspring inherit from each parent?

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Half of their chromosomes (23) from each parent.

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What is the process called that leads to genetic variation in offspring?

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Meiosis & Recombination.

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What are the two types of cell division?

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Mitosis and Meiosis.

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What is the result of mitosis?

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2 identical cells.

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What is the result of meiosis?

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4 genetically unique cells.

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What type of reproduction results in genetically identical offspring?

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Asexual reproduction.

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What type of reproduction results in genetically diverse offspring?

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Sexual reproduction.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis in terms of genetic diversity?

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Mitosis produces genetically identical cells; meiosis produces genetically diverse cells.

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What is the main purpose of meiosis?

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To produce gametes for sexual reproduction.