The Process of Cell Division That Forms the Gametes and Usually

question 103

Multiple Choice

The process of cell division that forms the gametes and usually results in a cell containing twenty-three chromosomes is called

• A) crossing over.
• B) mutation.
• C) meiosis.
• D) mitosis.

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Definitions:

Receptive Fields

Specific areas within the sensory systems where sensory stimuli can produce a response in nerve cells.

Feature Detectors

Neurons in the brain that respond specifically to certain aspects of visual stimuli, such as edges, angles, or movement.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye responsible for color vision and function best in bright light.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that are highly sensitive to light and enable vision in low-light conditions.