In asexual reproduction, how many parents are there?
1
What is the name of the of the process that allows for genetic variation?
crossing over
Somatic cells are diploid, gametes are .....
haploid
In what cell cycle phase does DNA replication occur?
S-phase
What are the four steps in the cell cycle?
G1, S-phase, G2, M-phase
How many gametes are produced from one germ cell during meiosis?
4
Through crossing over, _________ are shuffled in new combinations
genes
What is the name of the cell that is created by the fusion of an egg cell and a sperm cell?
cygote
Fertilization is when two germ cells _______, creating a new individual
fuse
What are the phases of mitosis? (in the correct order)
prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
In what phase of meiosis does crossing over happen?
prophase 1
How many chromosomes do humans have?
46