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Anatomy & Physiology

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Set 2 Genetics

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Question 1

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Which of the following statements is true of homologous chromosomes?

A) They come in pairs.
B) They move together into the gametes during meiosis.
C) They are found only in mammals.
D) They have three codons.

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Question 2

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Which of the following occurs during mitosis?

A) A haploid cell divides into two diploid cells.
B) A diploid cell divides into two haploid cells.
C) A haploid cell divides into two haploid cells.
D) A diploid cell divides into two diploid cells.

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Question 3

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What does Mendel's second principle (of independent assortment) state?

A) Eggs and sperm are formed independently of one another.
B) Transmission includes both blending and particulate inheritance.
C) The inheritance of one trait does not affect the inheritance of another trait.
D) Particles inherited from the mother are more likely to be transmitted to female offspring, and particles inherited from the father are more likely to be transmitted to male offspring.

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