Question

three processes that are required for sexual reproduction to occur are shown. which table most accurately describes the importance of each process to sexual reproduction? a process 1 exchange of genetic material process 2 produces haploid cells process 3 produces a diploid cell c process 1 produces diploid cells process 2 produces haploid cells process 3 exchange of genetic material b process 1 produces haploid cells process 2 produces diploid cells process 3 exchange of genetic material d process 1 exchange of genetic material process 2 produces diploid cells process 3 produces a haploid cell

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the processes

Process 1 shows crossing - over which is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes. Process 2 is meiosis which produces haploid cells. Process 3 is fertilization which combines a sperm (haploid) and an egg (haploid) to produce a diploid zygote.

Step2: Match with table options

Option A correctly describes Process 1 as exchange of genetic material, Process 2 as producing haploid cells and Process 3 as producing a diploid cell.

Answer:

A. Process 1: Exchange of genetic material; Process 2: Produces haploid cells; Process 3: Produces a diploid cell