Biology 2e
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781947172517
Author: Matthew Douglas, Jung Choi, Mary Ann Clark
Publisher: OpenStax
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 20, Problem 12RQ
The transfer of genes by a mechanism not involving asexual reproduction is called:
- meiosis
- web of life
- horizontal gene transfer
- gene fusion
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
Describe an example of each of the following:
a pre-zygotic barrier to reproduction
a post-zygotic barrier to reproduction
Considering both asexual and sexual reproduction, does the following statement apply to mitosis only, meiosis only, or both mitosis and meiosis? Mutations that occur during this process would ALWAYS be passed on to the next generation
Neither mitosis nor meiosis
Both mitosis and meiosis
Meiosis only
Mitosis only
Which of the following differentiates meiosis from mitosis?
mitosis is used for the repair of cells, whereas meiosis creates cells for sexual reproduction.
In mitosis four identical daughter cells are produced, whereas two genetically different cells are produced in meiosis
meiosis is a form of asexual division, whereas mitosis is a form of sexual division
mitosis occurs in prokaryotic cells, whereas meiosis occurs in eukaryotic cells
Chapter 20 Solutions
Biology 2e
Ch. 20 - Figure 20.6 At what levels are cats and dogs...Ch. 20 - Figure 20.10 Which animals in this figure belong...Ch. 20 - Figure 20.11 What is the largest clade in this...Ch. 20 - What is used to determine phylogeny? mutations DNA...Ch. 20 - What do scientists in the field of systematics...Ch. 20 - Which statement about the taxonomic classification...Ch. 20 - On a phylogenetic tree, which term refers to...Ch. 20 - Which statement about analogies is correct? They...Ch. 20 - What do scientists use to apply cladistics?...Ch. 20 - What is true about organisms that are a part of...
Ch. 20 - Why do scientists apply the concept of maximum...Ch. 20 - The transfer of genes by a mechanism not involving...Ch. 20 - Particles that transfer genetic material from one...Ch. 20 - What does the trunk of the classic phylogenetic...Ch. 20 - Which phylogenetic model proposes that all three...Ch. 20 - How does a phylogenetic tree relate to the passing...Ch. 20 - Some organisms that appear very closely related on...Ch. 20 - List the different levels of the taxonomic...Ch. 20 - Dolphins and fish have similar body shapes. Is...Ch. 20 - Why is it so important for scientists to...Ch. 20 - Describe maximum parsimony.Ch. 20 - Compare three different ways that eukaryotic cells...Ch. 20 - Describe how aphids acquired the ability to change...
Additional Science Textbook Solutions
Find more solutions based on key concepts
Starting with equations m1v1=m1v1cos1+m2v2cos2 and 0=m1v1cos1+m2v2sin2 for conservation of momentum in the x- a...
College Physics
Distinguish between microevolution, speciation, and macroevolution.
Campbell Essential Biology (7th Edition)
What is the difference between cellular respiration and external respiration?
Human Physiology: An Integrated Approach (8th Edition)
QUANTITATIVE Punnett Squares as Genetic Tools. The genetic characters of seed color (where Y is the allele for ...
Becker's World of the Cell (9th Edition)
Raw Oysters and Antacids: A Deadly Mix? The highly acidic environment of the stomach kills most bacteria before...
Microbiology with Diseases by Body System (4th Edition)
Define histology.
Fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- Which one of the following entries describes the relationship between sister chromatids? Contain the same genes, but may be different alleles Contain identical alleles of the same genes Inherit one homologous chromosome from mother, inherit one homologous chromosome from father. Very similar at the DNA sequence levelarrow_forwardWhich of the following is true regarding where mitosis and meiosis occur within multicellular organisms? Meiosis occurs only in gamete-forming cells; all cells can perform mitosis. Meiosis occurs only in gamete-forming cells; mitosis is only for specialized dividing cells. Mitosis occurs only in gamete-forming cells; all cells can perform meiosis. Mitosis occurs only in gamete-forming cells; meiosis is only for specialized dividing cells.arrow_forwardGenetically identical cells produced as a result of asexual reproduction are called: clones siblings offsprings O hybridsarrow_forward
- Most eukaryotic organisms use sexual reproduction as their primary means of perpetuating their species. Gametes are formed via meiosis. However, some species primarily reproduce via asexual means. Reproduction is accomplished via mitosis. Aspen trees most commonly reproduce by such asexual methods of cloning.What are the advantages and disadvantages of reproduction by asexual means? Why do some species reproduce in this manner? Why don't all species?arrow_forwardWhich of the following are sources of genetic variation? Choose ALL that apply! Hint: Choose all that apply! mutations asexual reproduction crossing over during meiosis sexual reproductionarrow_forwardMeiosis produces daughter cells that are ; mitosis produces daughter cells that are diploid / diploid diploid / haploid haploid / diploid O haploid / haploidarrow_forward
- Polyploid organisms of a normally diploid species are often sterile because: tetraploids are not sterile some of the chromosomes cannot synapse during mitosis none of the chromosomes can synapse during meiosis all the homologous chromosomes attempt to synapse together during meiosisarrow_forwardIn order to sexually reproduce, multicellular organisms utilize a process called ______. The type of daughter cells produced by meiosis - sex cells are called ______. Eggs and sperm contain only one copy of each chromosome, so they are _____. A cell that undergoes meiosis produces ______ genetically unique daughter cells. Word Bank: • Mitosis • Meiosis • Gametes • Somatic Cells • Haploid • Diploid • 2 • 4arrow_forwardSuppose that Dr. Jennings found an organism that has cells with many mitochondria, a cell wall made of chitin, and what appears to be two nuclei in some of the cells but not all. What type of organism might she have found? a fungus that has undergone plasmogamy in some cells an animal that has some cells that are in the process of dividing a plant that is the process of reproducing asexually a bacterial colony a multicellular green algaearrow_forward
- Mitosis is used to make more body cells while meiosis is only used to make gametes for sexual reproduction. What would be a problem if an organism tried to use mitosis for sexual reproduction instead of meiosis? Mitosis Parent cell Meiosis Parent cell DNA replicates DNA replicates 2 daughter cells 2 daughter cells 4 daughter cells U.S. National Library of Medicine (Level 3) 26,426 étv 6 MacBook Air 80 DII F5 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F2 F3 # $ 3 4 9. 7 8 9 E Y D J K C V V Barrow_forwardInclude stages of reproduction in roaches - starting with the egg and sperm to zygote then to young offspring to adult( be sure to include the accurate number of chromosome)arrow_forwardMitosis is used to make more body cells while meiosis is only used to make gametes for sexual reproduction. What would be a problem if an organism tried to use mitosis for sexual reproduction instead of meiosis? Mitosis Parent cell Meiosis Parent cell DNA replicates DNA replicates 2 daughter cells 2 daughter cells 4 daughter cells U.S. National Library of Medicine (Level 3) étv MacBook Air DD 80 888 F7 F9 F10 F2 F3 F4 FS F6 & #3 3 $ 4 5 9. 7 8 T Y P D F K L C V M Varrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)BiologyISBN:9781305112100Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillanPublisher:Cengage Learning
Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (Mi...BiologyISBN:9781305117396Author:Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa StarrPublisher:Cengage Learning
Human Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:9781305112100
Author:Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (Mi...
Biology
ISBN:9781305117396
Author:Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr
Publisher:Cengage Learning
Embryology | Fertilization, Cleavage, Blastulation; Author: Ninja Nerd;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-KF0rnhKTU;License: Standard YouTube License, CC-BY