Subject: Anatomy and Physiology

#89

Which stage is common to both mitosis and meiosis?

A) Prophase I

B) Metaphase

C) Crossing over

D) Tetrad formation

Answer:   B

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#90

Non-disjunction during meiosis can result in:

A) Identical twins

B) Chromosomal disorders

C) Cloning

D) Mitosis

Answer:   B

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#91

Mitosis is essential for:

A) Sexual reproduction

B) Growth and tissue repair

C) Genetic diversity

D) Gamete formation

Answer:   B

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#92

Meiosis ensures:

A) Identical daughter cells

B) Halving chromosome number

C) Cell differentiation

D) Increased cell size

Answer:   B

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#93

Which process introduces genetic variation in offspring?

A) Mitosis

B) Meiosis

C) Binary fission

D) Cloning

Answer:   B

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#94

A failure in mitosis may lead to:

A) Cancer

B) Infertility

C) Zygote formation

D) Aging

Answer:   A

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#95

Why is meiosis critical for sexual reproduction?

A) Produces diploid gametes

B) Ensures haploid gametes

C) Prevents DNA replication

D) Reduces cell size

Answer:   B

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#96

Which tissue lines body surfaces and cavities?

A) Epithelial

B) Connective

C) Muscle

D) Nervous

Answer:   A

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