Meiosis

Question 1

Meiosis Reproduction

Answer 1

Asexual reproduction, creates genetically identical offspring, is fast, and requires little energy

Question 2

Human Cell

Answer 2

diploid cell containing 46 chromosomes

Question 3

Gamete Cell

Answer 3

haploid cell containing 23 chromosomes

Question 4

Independent Assortment

Answer 4

the random division of chromosomes into daughter cells via meiosis

Question 5

Number of possible gene combination formula

Answer 5

2^n, n= number of haploid chromosomes

Question 6

Crossing over

Answer 6

occurs during prophase 1 go meiosis, mixes up pieces of chromosomes to create different ones

Question 7

In what order homologous chromosomes and sister chromatid divided in meiosis?

Answer 7

first the homologous chromosomes and then the sister chromatids

Question 8

Synapsis

Answer 8

the fusion of chromosome pairs during crossing over

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true?

Answer 9

During mitosis, the homologous chromosomes do not typically pair; however, in meiosis they always do so.