Mitosis Vs Meisos Flashcards

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Homologous chromosomes carry the same genes but they are NOT genetically identical. Why?

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They can have different alleles

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In the small intestine, some cells had 8.4 units of DNA others had 4.2
Why did some cells have 8.4 and some have 4.2?

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8.4 - DNA has just been replicated, and are in late interphase, prophase,metaphase and anaphase
4.2 - cell has just divided in telophase, DNA not replicated

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What is the significance of females producing haploid eggs?

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Provides GENETIC variation
So the diploid number is restored in the zygote

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