Multiple Choice
In basics of meiotic genetics, a diploid cell is typically indicated by which abbreviation?
17. Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction
Basics of Meiotic Genetics
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Fill in the blanks. Haploid cells have _______ copy of genetic material, while diploid cells have ____ copies of genetic material.
A
1,2
B
2,1
C
1,3
D
3,1
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Understand the definitions: Haploid cells contain one complete set of chromosomes, while diploid cells contain two complete sets of chromosomes.
Recall that in humans, haploid cells are typically gametes (sperm and egg cells), which have one copy of each chromosome.
Diploid cells are somatic cells, which have two copies of each chromosome, one from each parent.
Identify the correct number of copies for haploid and diploid cells: Haploid cells have 1 copy, and diploid cells have 2 copies.
Match the correct numbers to the blanks: Haploid cells have 1 copy of genetic material, while diploid cells have 2 copies of genetic material.
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