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B6: MEIOSIS + GAMETES Flashcards

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What is a gamete?

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-egg cells
-sperm cells

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How many chromosomes do gametes have?

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23/one set of chromosomes (1/2 the no. of chromosomes in a body cell)

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What is the name of the process whereby cells in ovaries and testes divide to form gametes?

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meiosis

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Why do cells divide twice in meiosis?

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-1st division separates pairs of chromosomes
-2nd division separates sister chromatids

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When cells divide by meiosis, are they genetically identical or varied?

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genetically varied

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