1.1.1 - Chromosomes
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What is the function of chromosomes?
💡 Hint: Think about the role of DNA.
Define a chromatid.
💡 Hint: What do we call each side of a chromosome after duplication?
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What process divides a cell into two identical daughter cells?
💡 Hint: Think about the process for somatic cells.
True or False: Mitosis results in four cells.
💡 Hint: Recall what mitosis actually produces.
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A diploid organism has 46 chromosomes. After meiosis, how many chromosomes do each of the resulting gametes have?
💡 Hint: Think about the transition from diploid to haploid.
Describe the implications of errors during mitosis on cell viability.
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of accurate chromosome distribution.
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