1.1 - Structure of Chromosomes, Cell Cycle and Cell Division
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What is the term for the loosely coiled form of DNA in non-dividing cells?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to DNA when a cell is not dividing.
What does the term haploid mean?
💡 Hint: Consider how many copies of chromosomes gametes have.
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What is the function of chromosomes?
💡 Hint: Think about the role chromosomes play in inheritance.
True or False: Mitosis results in four cells.
💡 Hint: Consider the number of cells produced in each type of division.
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Design an experiment to observe the effects of factors that influence the rate of mitosis in human cells.
💡 Hint: Consider what conditions are known to affect cell function.
Discuss the implications of errors during meiosis on genetic diversity and offspring health.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how genetic imbalances arise from issues in chromosome separation.
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