New, inheritable characteristics can result
i. the recombination of genes during meiosis.
ii. the formation of daughter cells during mitosis.
iii. mutations in the genes found in sex cells.
iv. mutations in the genes found in non-sex cells.

1. the passing of is the basis of heredity. 2. our encode the instructions that define our traits. 3. each of us has thousands of genes, which are made of and reside in our chromosomes. 4. in addition to our genes, the we live in also define our traits. 5. humans have two complete sets of chromosomes. 6. when parents conceive a child, each parent contributes set of chromosomes. 7. every child receives of its chromosomes from the mother and half from the father. 8. this transfer takes place at when the father’s sperm joins the mother’s egg. 9. while most cells in our bodies have two sets of chromosomes, or a total of egg and sperm each have chromosomes. 10. when egg and sperm unite they create a single cell called a 11. each parent contributes complete set of chromosomes to their child. 12. since the parents contribute the chromosomes to each new child, every child inherits a unique set of chromosomes. 13. as a result, every baby will have a combination of traits.

Which statement correctly compares metaphase i and metaphase ii? in metaphase ii twice as many chromosomes line up along the middle of the cell as in metaphase i. in metaphase i twice as many chromosomes line up along the middle of the cell as in metaphase ii. in metaphase ii twice as many chromosomes are pulled to opposite ends of the cell as in metaphase i. in metaphase i twice as many chromosomes are pulled to opposite ends of the cell as in metaphase ii.

In the classification system this is a group of organisms with one or more related species