List the stages of meiosis I and explain the events that occur during each stage.
What will be an ideal response?
Prophase I: Chromosomes become visible. Pairing of homologous chromosomes occur.
Metaphase I: Duplicated homologous chromosomes line up at the equator of the cell.
Anaphase I: Homologous chromosomes are separated and move towards opposite sides of the cell. Cytokinesis begins.
Telophase I: Two haploid daughter cells are produced as the cytokinesis is completed.
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What would be the result for a patient if all his spermatogonia went through meiosis and proceeded to develop into spermatids?
A. He would produce twice as many sperm and would be protected against infertility from other causes. B. He would produce twice as many sperm, which would crowd them during later development and lead to morphological defects. C. He would be entirely normal, since this is what usually happens. D. After one round of sperm production he would no longer be able to produce sperm and would be infertile.
____ bonds hold molecules of water together
a. Hydrogen b. Ionic c. Covalent d. Inert e. Single
Knockout experiments involving __________ genes in fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) revealed local controls
over gene expression. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Figure 44.14
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The following question refers to the age structure diagrams above.
Which statement reflects the age structure of these three countries?
A. India has the greatest proportion of older adults. B. The United States has the greatest proportion of young people. C. India has the greatest proportion of young people. D. China has the greatest proportion of young people. E. China has the greatest proportion of older adults.