Concerning mammalian reproduction, which of the following is FALSE?
1. Fertilisation involves the fusion of two gametes.
2. Reproduction is sexual and the offspring display genetic variation.
3. Reproduction relies upon the exchange of genetic material.
4. Mammalian gametes are diploid cells produced via meiosis.
Subtopic:  Cell Cycle: Meiosis I | Cell Cycle: Meiosis II |
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The process that increases the genetic variability in the population of organisms from one generation to the next is:
 
1. Synthesis of extra DNA during S phase of cell cycle 
2. Pairing of homologous chromosomes
3. Recombination of genetic material during meiosis
4. Changes in chromosomes after disintegration of nuclear membrane

 
Subtopic:  Cell Cycle: Meiosis I | Cell Cycle: Meiosis II |
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Which of the following events is unique to meiosis I and does not occur in meiosis II?
1. Pairing of homologous chromosomes and formation of bivalents.
2. Alignment of chromosomes at the metaphase plate.
3. Separation of sister chromatids.
4. Formation of spindle fibres.
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Regarding meiosis and mitosis, one difference between the two forms of cellular reproduction is that in meiosis:
1. there is one round of cell division, whereas in mitosis there are two rounds of cell division.
2. separation of sister chromatids occurs during the second division, whereas in mitosis separation of sister chromatids occurs during the first division.
3. Chromosomes are replicated during interphase, whereas in mitosis, chromosomes are replicated during the first phase of mitosis.
4. Spindle fibers form during interphase, whereas in mitosis, the spindle fibers form during prophase.
Subtopic:  Cell Division: Mitosis (Karyokinesis) | Cell Cycle: Meiosis II |
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Meiosis results in a change in chromosomal number as shown by
1. 2n to 2n.
2. 2n to n.
3. n to 2n.
4. n to n.
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