Meiosis Answers

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Chromosomes are lined up by spindle fibers.:metaphase II
Nuclear envelope forms around each set of DNA.:telophase II
Sister chromatids are pulled apart.:anaphase II
Centromeres move toward the poles of the cell.:prophase II
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prophase IImetaphase IIanaphase IItelophase II

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prophase II
B
metaphase II
C
anaphase II
D
telophase II
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Explain the relationship between crossing over and genetic variation.

Answer:

Crossing over exchanges genetic material between non-sister chromatids during meiosis, creating new combinations of genetic information. This genetic recombination produces variation that can be passed through generations, so offspring are not genetically identical.

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Explain how independent assortment occurs in cells and explain its importance.

Answer:

During metaphase I of meiosis, homologous chromosome pairs align independently and randomly at the cell’s equator. Each pair can orient in either direction, so the chromosomes that move into the resulting cells are different combinations. Independent assortment is important because it creates genetic variation and allows traits to be inherited independently of one another.

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What information did you include in your response?

A
Independent Assortment is the second law of inheritance
B
Traits are passed from parents to offspring independently of one another.
C
Independent assortment is random and occurs during Metaphase I of meiosis.
D
There are two possible alignments for the chromosomes.
E
Since the alignments are random and not assigned, genetic variation occurs.
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prophase IImetaphase IIanaphase IItelophase II

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prophase II
B
metaphase II
C
anaphase II
D
telophase II
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What information did you include in your response?

A
Crossing over is the process by which genetic material is exchanged by non-sister chromatids during meiosis.
B
Crossing over results in a new combination of genetic information for the cell for a specific trait.
C
Crossing over ensures that organisms are not identical from generation to generation.
D
Genetic recombination allows for a variation in genetic material that is passed through the generations.
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prophase IImetaphase IIanaphase IItelophase II

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prophase II
B
metaphase II
C
anaphase II
D
telophase II
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prophase IImetaphase IIanaphase IItelophase II

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prophase II
B
metaphase II
C
anaphase II
D
telophase II

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