Crossing-over occurs between the four-stranded paired homologous chromosomes during prophase I of meiosis. Why does it not occur before the 'S' phase of interphase when the chromosome is replicated?
Crossing-over occurs between the four-stranded paired homologous chromosomes during prophase I of meiosis. Why does it not occur before the 'S' phase of interphase when the chromosome is replicated?
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3)During Metaphase I of meiosis, microtubules called spindle fibers attach to the
homologous pairs of each chromosome | |
non-homologous pairs of each chromosome | |
non-sister chromatids of each chromosome | |
chiasmata of each chromosome | |
centrosome of each chromosome |
4)Which meiotic process generates genetic diversity?
Independent assortment | |
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Mitosis | |
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5)Crossing over:
Occurs between two homologous chromosomes in Meiosis | |
Occurs only in Mitosis | |
Can occur in Mitosis and Meiosis | |
Involves the exchange of DNA between two chromosomes | |
Involvs the exchange of centromeres between two chromosomes |
1). If the diploid chromosome number of an organism is 2N=12, how many chromosomes will be found in this organism's sperm?
a). | 6 replicated chromosomes |
b). | 12 replicated chromosomes |
c). | 6 unreplicated chromosomes |
d). | 12 unreplicated chromosomes |
2). When do homologous chromosomes segregate into two different daughter cells?
3). When do sister chromatids segregate into two different daughter cells? (Choose ALL correct answers)
4). When does crossing over (the formation of chiasmata) occur?
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