Chapter 6. 6·9–6·13 Meiosis generates sperm and eggs and a great deal of variation.

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Check your understanding of concepts from 6·9–6·13 Meiosis generates sperm and eggs and a great deal of variation by answering the following questions.

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1. Which process is necessary to prevent the doubling of genome size during sexual reproduction?

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Correct! (See section 6·9 Overview: sexual reproduction requires special cells made by meiosis.)
Incorrect. (See section 6·9 Overview: sexual reproduction requires special cells made by meiosis.)

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2. Sex cells having the ___________ number of chromosomes are called ____________.

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Correct! (See section 6·9 Overview: sexual reproduction requires special cells made by meiosis.)
Incorrect. (See section 6·9 Overview: sexual reproduction requires special cells made by meiosis.)

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3. Which of the following is TRUE about meiosis in men and women?

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Correct! (See section 6·11 Male and female gametes are produced in slightly different ways.)
Incorrect. (See section 6·11 Male and female gametes are produced in slightly different ways.)

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4. How does crossing over introduce variation in meiosis?

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Correct! (See section 6·12 Crossing over and meiosis are important sources of variation.)
Incorrect. (See section 6·12 Crossing over and meiosis are important sources of variation.)

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5. Bacteria reproduce asexually, whereas most plants and animals reproduce sexually. Which is the better method?

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Correct! (See section 6·13 What are the costs and benefits of sexual reproduction?)
Incorrect. (See section 6·13 What are the costs and benefits of sexual reproduction?)

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