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Chromosomes that have the same sequence of genes and the same structure
a) DNA
b) heterozygous chromosomes
c) homologous chromosomes
d) genes

A copying process that produces cells with half the usual number of chromosomes
a) mitosis
b) replication
c) cloning
d) meiosis

A diagram/tool for tracing a trait through generations of a family
a) family tree
b) pedigree
c) genetic counselor
d) genetic counseling

What are homologous chromosomes?
a) chromosomes that carry the same set of genes
b) chromosomes that carry different sets of genes
c) chromosomes that are small
d) chromosomes that are large

Why do sex-linked disorders occur more often in males?
a) Males have two X chromosomes.
b) Males have only one X chromosome.
c) Males have two Y chromosomes.
d) Males have two X and two Y chromosomes.

What is the name for the ways cells divide in asexual reproduction?
a) twins
b) mitosis
c) meiosis
d) homologous

Asexual reproduction relates to humans in that
a) none of our body cells reproduce this way.
b) many body cells reproduce this way.
c) the parent cells do not divide.
d) meiosis occurs.

Mitosis is the only type of cell division.
a) true
b) false
c)
d)

Only cells that produce reproductive cells undergo meiosis.
a) true
b) false
c)
d)

Reproductive cells contain half the number of chromosomes that other body cells do.
a) true
b) false
c)
d)

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