11.2 features of meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
how many rounds of division does meiosis have
A
2
2
Q
pairing of homologous chromosomes
A
synapsis
3
Q
when does synapsis occur
A
during early prophase I
4
Q
the synaptonemal complex is also known as
A
tetrad or bivalent
5
Q
allows homologues to exchange chromosomal material
A
crossing over
6
Q
sites of crossing over
A
chiasmata
7
Q
during anaphase I, __ of each pair are pulled to opposite poles
A
homologues
8
Q
during anaphase II, ___ are pulled to opposite poles
A
sister chromatids
