CELL DIVISION 2- MEIOSIS Flashcards
1
Q
What is the purpose of Meiosis?
A
Cell division that produces all of the sex cells (gametes)
2
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What is a sex cell?
A
A sex cell is any cell except from a somatic cell
3
Q
What are male gametes?
A
Sperm cells
4
Q
What are female gametes
A
Ova (ovum singular)
5
Q
How many daughter cells does meiosis produce?
A
4 daughter cells from one parent. They are not identical to the parent cells. Haploid (n)= 1 set of each chromosome. There are 2 stages, Meiosis 1, Meiosis 2.
