1. Identify two ways that meiosis contributes to genetic recombination. 2. Why is it necessary to reduce the number of chromosomes in gametes, but

1.   Identify two ways that meiosis contributes to genetic recombination.

2.   Why is it necessary to reduce the number of chromosomes in gametes, but not in other cells?

3.   Blue whales have 44 chromosomes in every cell. How many chromosomes are expect in the following:

                                 i.   Sperm Cell:

                                ii.   Egg Cell:

                               iii.   Daughter Cell from Mitosis:

                              iv.   Daughter Cell from Meiosis II: