As a Result of Fertilization, the Number of Chromosomes in the Zygote

question 233

Multiple Choice

As a result of fertilization, the number of chromosomes in the zygote _______ in comparison to the number of chromosomes in each of the gametes.

• A) doubles
• B) is reduced by a factor of two
• C) is reduced by a factor of three
• D) doubles in plants but stays the same in animals
• E) doubles in animals but stays the same in plants

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Definitions:

Monocular Cues

Visual information that allows for the perception of depth and three-dimensional space using one eye.

Binocular Cues

Depth cues, such as retinal disparity, that depend on the use of two eyes.

Retinal Disparity

A binocular cue for perceiving depth based on the differences between the visual images that each eye perceives.

Depth Cue

Visual information that helps perceive the distance or three-dimensional characteristics of objects.