45 map units equals approximately what percent chance of recombination?

How does meiosis incorporate genetic variation into the creation of haploid cells?

Which of the following statements are true about the significance of meiosis?

I. Enhances genetic variation

II. Maintains ploidy in sexually reproducing organisms

III. Allows for the potential repair of damaged DNA

Which of the following is inherited via an autosomal recessive allele?

Cellular division is an essential part of the cell cycle. When a cell divides it passes genetic information to daughter cells. The amount of genetic information passed on to daughter cells depends on whether the cell undergoes mitosis or meiosis. Mitosis is the most common form of cell division. All somatic cells undergo mitosis, whereas only germ cells undergo meiosis. Meiosis is very important because it produces gametes (sperm and eggs) that are required for sexual reproduction. Human germ cells have 46 chromosomes (2n = 46) and undergo meiosis to produce four haploid daughter cells (gametes).

A couple has ten children that look very different from one another. This phenomenon can be attributed to which of the following?