Analysis Questions (2 points each)
1. Crossing over, between non-sister chromatids during meiosis is significant in heredity. This process most likely leads to an increase in which of the following?
a. The expression of dominant traits
b. Number of gametes
c. The occurrence of polyploidy
d. Genetic variation
2. Which of these must occur during S phase, of the cell cycle, so that two daughter cells can be produced during M phase?
a. The DNA must be replicated
b. The chromosomes must be joined
c. The cytoplasm must be separated
d. The cell membrane must be expanded
3. The leaf cells of the white oak (Quercus alba) contain 24 chromosomes. After meiosis is complete, how many chromosomes are in the new cells?
a. 12
b. 20
c. 24
d. 48
4. A cut on a frog’s foot will repair itself using the process of –
a. Mitosis
b. Meiosis
c. Phagocytosis
d. Pinocytosis
