9.4 Cards Flashcards
1
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what is meiosis
A
the formation/division of gametes
2
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how many cells does meiosis create
A
4 genetically different cells
3
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how many times do cells divide in meiosis
A
they divide twice
4
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what is a haploid cell
A
a cell with one of every chromosome
5
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what is a diploid cell
A
a cell with 2 of every chromosome
6
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are gametes diploid or haploid
A
they are haploid
7
Q
what are the two main events in sexual reproduction
A
fertilization and meiosis
8
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when does crossing over happen
A
it happens in prophase 1
9
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what is synapsis
A
the pairing of homologous chromosomes
