6.1 Reproduction

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Question 7
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Cell division by meiosis forms gametes.

The graph below shows the mean mass of DNA per cell in arbitrary units before, during, and after meiosis.

Meiosis DNA Mass Graph

Use the graph to answer the following questions:

a.

When is the DNA in the chromosomes being copied? Select the correct time interval:

  • Between 000 and 222 hours
  • Between 222 and 666 hours
  • Between 666 and 999 hours
  • Between 999 and 111111 hours
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b.

Which two times represent the points at which a cell divides?

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c.

What is the mean mass of DNA (in arbitrary units) in a gamete?

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d.

What is the mean mass of DNA (in arbitrary units) in an embryo cell?

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