Unit 4: concept 3 flashcard

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What process creates daughter cells that are identical to parent cells?

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Mitosis

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If an egg cell of a squid contains 18 chromosomes, how many chromosomes are in a liver cell of the same squid?

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36

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What are the pairs of chromosomes called that are similar in shape, size, and genetic content, one inherited from each parent?

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Homologous chromosomes.

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What process creates cells with a haploid number of chromosomes?

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Meiosis

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Where does crossing over occur during cell division?

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Meiosis

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What is the term for the division of the nucleus during cell division?

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Mitosis.

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What is the difference between haploid and diploid cells?

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Haploid cells have one set of chromosomes (n), while diploid cells have two sets (2n).

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What is the role of meiosis in sexual reproduction?

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Meiosis produces gametes (sperm and egg cells) with half the number of chromosomes.

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What is the significance of crossing over in meiosis?

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Crossing over increases genetic diversity by exchanging genetic material between homologous chromosomes.

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What are autosomes?

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Autosomes are chromosomes that are not involved in determining the sex of an organism.