Meiosis

Question 1

meiosis definition:

Answer 1

is the process where a single germ cell divides 2 times to produce 4 cells containing half the original amount of genetic information

Question 2

diploid cell:

Answer 2

a cell with a complete set of chromosomes

Question 3

haploid cell:

Answer 3

a cell with half the number of chromosomes

Question 4

what are haploid and diploid cells?

Answer 4

these are known as our reproductive cells, also known as gametes.

Question 5

in males gametes are called:

Answer 5

sperm

Question 6

in females gametes are called:

Answer 6

eggs

Question 7

what are homologous chromosomes?

Answer 7

one diploid parent cell contains one copy of each chromosome from each parent. They carry the same genes.

Question 8

if a fruit fly has 8 chromosomes in their body, how many chromosomes would their gametes have?

Answer 8

4

Question 9

why is it important for gametes to be haploid?

Answer 9

Because sperm cells need to fertilize the eggs to become a whole diploid cell.