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1

What is a karyotype?
2

Describe a homologous pair of chromosomes.
3

Why do we not say that homologous chromosomes are two copies of the same chromosome?
4

How do the spindle fibers play a role in aligning the chromosomes on the metaphase plate?
5

Differentiate between isogamous and heterogamous species.
6

A diploid species where 2n=28 will produce gametes with how many chromosomes?
7

Name two differences between mitosis and meiosis.
8

What might be the value of meiosis and gametogenesis in female mammals producing only one product instead of four, as in males?
9

Why is fertilization in plants referred to as double fertilization?
10

Describe the chromosome theory of inheritance.
11

What is the pseudoautosomal region of the human sex chromosome?
12

How would you expect a female bee can produce both diploid and haploid offspring?





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