Think of chromosomes like decks of cards. Each gamete gets one deck (haploid). When fertilization occurs, two decks combine (diploid). What do we call this new “double-decked” cell?

Click on the chromosome (A, B, C, or D) that forms a homologous pair with the following chromosome:

BigCo Incorporated is a large company in a highly competitive market sector has an excellent employee benefits package that is much more generous than its competitors. What is the most likely reason BigCo offers such a generous benefits package?

Which features distinguish meiosis from mitosis? Select all that apply.

An employee at a large company is well-compensated for their work performance and receives a generous salary.  When developing pay structures, why do compensation managers use the term Total Compensation instead of just salary?

Imagine meiosis as a long road trip where chromosomes are the travelers! Match each stage of meiosis with what’s happening on the road.

An older adult develops isolated systolic hypertension. Which vascular change primarily explains this finding?

Which vascular anomaly poses the highest risk of rupture and hemorrhage?

A patient with high LDL cholesterol and chronic inflammation is at increased risk for atherosclerosis. Which early event explains this association?

A patient with severe aortic stenosis presents with dyspnea and fatigue. Which factor is most significantly increased, and how does it affect stroke volume?