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Meiosis, Adaptation and types of reproduction

Quiz by Stephanie Sluss

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  • Q1
    A reproductive process that involves only one parent and produces offspring that are identical to the parent.
    Asexual reproduction
    30s
  • Q2
    A reproductive process that involves two parents that combine their genetic material to produce a genetically different offspring.
    Sexual Reproduction
    30s
  • Q3
    sex cells (egg and sperm)
    Gametes
    30s
  • Q4
    Male sex cell
    sperm
    30s
  • Q5
    Female sex cell
    egg
    30s
  • Q6
    Pair of chromosomes that are the same size, same appearance and same genes.
    homologous chromosomes
    30s
  • Q7
    A segment of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait
    gene
    30s
  • Q8
    containing two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.
    diploid
    30s
  • Q9
    containing a single set of chromosomes
    haploid
    30s
  • Q10
    cell division that results in gametes
    meiosis
    30s
  • Q11
    type of asexual reproduction in which an organism replicates its DNA and divides in half, producing two identical daughter cells
    binary fission
    30s
  • Q12
    exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during prophase I of meiosis
    crossing over
    30s
  • Q13
    A form of asexual reproduction of yeast in which a new cell grows out of the body of a parent. ( also hydra)
    budding
    30s
  • Q14
    A specialized cell that can survive harsh conditions
    Spores
    30s
  • Q15
    A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce
    Adaptation
    30s

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