1.1.4 - Meiosis
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Practice Questions
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What is a haploid cell?
💡 Hint: Remember the term refers to the number of sets of chromosomes.
How many chromosomes do human gametes have?
💡 Hint: Think about half of the total somatic chromosome count.
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What is the main outcome of meiosis?
💡 Hint: Think about how many cells are produced from one division.
True or False: Cells produced by meiosis are genetically identical.
💡 Hint: Recall the significance of variation in meiosis.
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Describe the consequences of errors in meiosis, specifically during crossing over. What could happen to the resulting gametes?
💡 Hint: Consider what non-disjunction means and its implications.
Develop a model to demonstrate the stages of meiosis. What materials would you use, and how would you represent each stage?
💡 Hint: Think about how to represent both the processes and the outcomes.
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