1. Why is it important for gametes to be haploid?
-They fuse to form a diploid organism so there is the correct number of
-chromosomes.
2. The inheritance pattern of one gene will not affect the inheritance pattern of another gene. This is known as
-independent assortment.
3. Which of the following is a difference between phase I and phase II of meiosis?
- Phase I results in two haploid daughter cells and phase II results in four haploid daughter cells.
4. During meiosis, non-sister chromatids may exchange sections of DNA leading to genetic diversity. What is this process called?
- crossing-over
5. What is heredity?
-the passing of genetic information from parents to their offspring
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It's great that you want to help others understand these concepts! Here's a breakdown of how you can arrive at the correct answers for each question:
1. Why is it important for gametes to be haploid?
- Gametes, which are the reproductive cells (sperm and eggs), need to be haploid because they fuse during fertilization to form a diploid zygote. If gametes were diploid, the resulting zygote would have double the number of chromosomes, leading to an incorrect chromosome number in the offspring.
2. The inheritance pattern of one gene will not affect the inheritance pattern of another gene. This is known as
- This concept is known as "independent assortment." It occurs during meiosis when homologous chromosomes align randomly at the metaphase plate, resulting in the random distribution of alleles for different genes to gametes and increasing genetic variation.
3. Which of the following is a difference between phase I and phase II of meiosis?
- Phase I is called "meiosis I" and results in two haploid daughter cells. It involves the separation of homologous chromosomes.
- Phase II is called "meiosis II" and results in four haploid daughter cells. It involves the separation of sister chromatids.
4. During meiosis, non-sister chromatids may exchange sections of DNA leading to genetic diversity. What is this process called?
- This process is called "crossing-over." It occurs during prophase I of meiosis, where homologous chromosomes pair up and sections of DNA are exchanged between non-sister chromatids. It contributes to genetic variation in offspring.
5. What is heredity?
- Heredity refers to the passing of genetic information from parents to their offspring. It involves the transmission of traits, characteristics, and genetic material (DNA) from one generation to the next.
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