7.4 Meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is meiosis?
A
Meiosis reduces the chromosome number by half, four haploid cells.
2
Q
True or False: Meiosis occurs in somatic cells.
A
False
3
Q
What are the two main stages of meiosis?
A
Meiosis I and Meiosis II.
4
Q
What does Meiosis produce?
A
Gametes
5
Q
What is the purpose of meiosis?
A
The purpose of meiosis is to produce gametes for sexual reproduction.
6
Q
Which phase does crossing over occur?
A
Prophase I.
7
Q
Synapsis
A
Pairing of homologous chromosomes during Prophase I.
8
Q
What are the two types of gametes produced in humans?
A
Sperm and eggs.
9
Q
Tetrad?
A
A group of four chromatids formed by the synapsis of two homologous chromosomes.
