11.4 Meiosis
Question: True or false? The offspring of two parents obtains a single copy of every gene from each parent.
Answer: True
Question: A gamete must contain one complete set of genes. True or false?
Answer: True
Question: True or false? Genes are located at specific position on spindles.
Answer: False (chromosomes)
Question: A pair of corresponding chromosomes is homozygous. True or false?
Answer: False (homologous)
Question: One member of each homologous chromosome pair comes from each gene. True or false?
Answer: False (parent)
Question: A cell that contains both sets of homologous chromosomes is haploid. True or false?
Answer: False (diploid)
Question: The gametes of sexually reproducing organisms are haploid. True or false?
Answer: True
Question: If an organism’s haploid number is 6, its diploid number is 3. True or false?
Answer: False (12)
Question: Each replicated chromosome pairs with its corresponding homologous chromosome
Answer: Prophase I
Question: Crossing over occurs between tetrads.
Answer: Prophase I