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Genetic variation occurs through genetic recombination.Which method of genetic recombination is illustrated in the diagram?

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A
independent assortment
B
fertilization
C
crossing over
D
sexual reproduction
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How many cell divisions occur during meiosis?

A
one
B
two
C
three
D
four
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Three cells undergo meiosis. How many haploid cells are produced?

A
3
B
6
C
9
D
12
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Which process of genetic recombination involves genes from both parents?

A
crossing over
B
independent assortment
C
fertilization
D
tetrad formation
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Which best describes meiosis?

A
It produces cells that are identical to the original cell.
B
It is responsible for the replacement of damaged skin cells.
C
It is responsible for growth of the organism.
D
It produces male and female sex cells.
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Why is meiosis important for organisms?

A
It allows for genetic variation among organisms.
B
It determines which genes are dominant and which are recessive.
C
It produces genetically identical cells.
D
It provides a means of asexual reproduction.
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Which best illustrates how Gregor Mendel used creativity that lead to scientific discovery?

A
He noticed that traits were passed on from parents to offspring.
B
He chose a parent generation and carefully studied its traits.
C
He used pea plants to study the patterns of heredity.
D
He observed how specific traits were passed from parent to offspring.
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Which discovery did Gregor Mendel make?

A
Traits are inherited independently of each other.
B
Traits are inherited as a tetrad.
C
Traits are inherited as homologous pairs.
D
Traits are inherited as a set, from one parent.
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Which is a homologous chromosome pair?

A
chromatid
B
zygote
C
gamete
D
tetrad
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During which phase of meiosis does crossing over of chromosomes occur?

A
prophase I
B
metaphase I
C
anaphase I
D
telophase I

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