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Which cell cycle phase is NOT correctly matched to its description?

If a male donkey (2n = 62) were to successfully mate with a female horse (2n = 64), the offspring is called a mule. Most mules are produced in this way as mules usually cannot create functional gametes. Why is this the case?

Which of the following examples accurately describes how crossing over results in genetic diversity?

During what stage of meiosis are the homologous chromosomes separated?

Which of the following is the best description for sister chromatids?

The chromosomes in a homologous pair:

Nondisjunction during meiosis can have detrimental effects such as Down syndrome or a spontaneous abortion. Which best describes nondisjunction?

During which phase of mitosis is the spindle disassembled, the nuclear membrane formed, and the chromosomes uncoil?

When a human egg is fertilized by a sperm, the sex of the developing embryo is determined:

Which describes why mitosis and cytokinesis differ in animal and plant cells?