Meiosis

Question 1

Diploid Cells:

Answer 1

Diploid cells contain a full complement of homologous chromosomes (one from each parent), 2N

Question 2

Haploid Cells:

Answer 2

The result of meiosis, haploid, cells contain one set of chromosomes, 1N, although they may have two copies of that chromosome.

Question 3

What is the purpose of meiosis?

Answer 3

to produce gametes, the sperm and eggs, with half of the genetic complement of the parent cells

Question 4

By how much does meiosis reduce chromosome # by?

Answer 4

Meiosis reduces the chromosome number by half

Question 5

Name the places in meiosis where genetic variation can occur?

Answer 5

Crossing over during Prophase I,
Independent Assortment at Metaphase I, resulting in four genetically different gametes