6.3 Meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is a diploid?
A
Cell containing 2 complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent
2
Q
Define haploid
A
Half the chromosome number; one chromosome of each type
3
Q
What is a gamete?
A
Haploid sex cells produced by meiosis in organisms that reproduce sexually
4
Q
What is a zygote?
A
Initial diploid cell formed when 2 gametes are joined by sexual reproduction.
- Earliest stage of embryonic development
5
Q
Spare
A
Spare
6
Q
What are homologous chromosomes?
A
Reread
7
Q
Spare
A
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8
Q
Spare
A
S
9
Q
Spare
A
.
10
Q
Spare
A
Spare
11
Q
Sppare
A
Spare
12
Q
Spare
A
Spare
13
Q
Spare
A
Spare
14
Q
Spare
A
Spare
15
Q
Spare
A
Spare
