Give a short, concise description of the difference between mitosis and meiosis

What will be an ideal response?


Mitosis typically results in the formation of two genetically identical diploid daughter cells; meiosis typically results in the formation of four genetically dissimilar haploid daughter cells (gametes).

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Which action best illustrates in situ conservation?

a. breeding captive species in zoos b. collecting eggs from nature c. participating in artificial insemination d. breeding captive species and collecting eggs from nature e. designating a large area as a national reserve

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Hematocrit approximately makes up what percent of the total blood volume?

a. 10 percent b. 25 percent c. 45 percent d. 50 percent e. 70 percent

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Given the same total area, studies have shown that which of the following types of preserves would be most effective in maintaining metapopulations of endangered species?

1.a large habitat patch 2.several small habitat patches 3.clusters of separate preserves connected by corridors 4.All of these are equally effective.

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Which of the following is not a greenhouse gas?

A) N2O B) CO2 C) CH4 D) N2

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