3.3 - Fertilization
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Practice Questions
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What occurs during fertilization?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when male and female gametes meet.
What is a zygote?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens after fertilization.
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What process restores the diploid chromosome number?
💡 Hint: Consider which process is involved in combining gametes.
Is a zygote haploid or diploid?
💡 Hint: Think about the definition of a zygote.
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Discuss how fertilization impacts population genetics and the evolution of a species over time.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of natural selection in changing environments.
Analyze a case where fertilization leads to genetic disorders. What implications does this have for future generations?
💡 Hint: Think about how genetic traits are passed through families.
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