Origins of Genetic Variation Practice Formative
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15 questions
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Which of the following are examples of genetic variation? Select all that apply
Which of the following are examples of genetic variation? Select all that apply
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During what process (not phase) do mutations occur? This should be a two word answer.
During what process (not phase) do mutations occur? This should be a two word answer.
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Independent assortment is the random alignment of ____________ during metaphase 1.
Independent assortment is the random alignment of ____________ during metaphase 1.
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Which of the following are more likely arrangements of chromosomes during metaphase 1?
Which of the following are more likely arrangements of chromosomes during metaphase 1?
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Crossing over involves the genetic exchange of information between _______ during prophase 1 inside a tetrad.
Crossing over involves the genetic exchange of information between _______ during prophase 1 inside a tetrad.
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What is independent assortment during meiosis primarily responsible for?
What is independent assortment during meiosis primarily responsible for?
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During crossing over, what occurs between the sister chromatids?
During crossing over, what occurs between the sister chromatids?
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How does random fertilization contribute to genetic diversity?
How does random fertilization contribute to genetic diversity?
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Which stage of meiosis does independent assortment occur?
Which stage of meiosis does independent assortment occur?
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What effect does crossing over have on offspring?
What effect does crossing over have on offspring?
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What is a mutation?
What is a mutation?
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How do mutations contribute to evolution?
How do mutations contribute to evolution?
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Which type of mutation is most likely to have no effect?
Which type of mutation is most likely to have no effect?
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Which type of mutation is most likely to lead to a smaller protein size?
Which type of mutation is most likely to lead to a smaller protein size?
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Which can increase the likelihood of mutations?
Which can increase the likelihood of mutations?