10.5 - SIGNIFICANCE OF MEIOSIS
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What is the main purpose of meiosis?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens during sexual reproduction.
How many rounds of division occur in meiosis?
💡 Hint: Consider the divisions that separate the cells.
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What is the end result of meiosis?
💡 Hint: Think about whether the result has a full set of chromosomes or half.
True or False: Crossing over only occurs during mitosis.
💡 Hint: Recall which cell division processes involve genetic recombination.
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In a plant species, meiosis leads to a haploid generation. If the diploid number is 12, what would be the chromosome number in the gametes produced?
💡 Hint: Use the formula: Gamete Chromosome Number = Diploid Number / 2.
How might genetic variability produced by meiosis affect a population’s response to environmental changes?
💡 Hint: Consider the concept of natural selection and adaptability.
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