Meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
The form of cell division by which gametes, with half the number of chromosomes, are produced.
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Meiosis
2
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Sexual reproduction
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Meiosis
3
Q
The fusion of a sperm and egg to form a zygote
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Fertilization
4
Q
Egg
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n=23
5
Q
Sperm
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n= 23
6
Q
Zygote
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2n=46
7
Q
Spermatogenisis
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Male
8
Q
Oogenesis
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Female
9
Q
Diploid
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2n= 46
10
Q
Chromosomes replicate
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Interphase 1
11
Q
Centriole pairs also replicate
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Interphase 1
12
Q
Each duplicated chromosome consist of two identical sister chromatids attached at their centromeres
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Interphase 1
13
Q
Nucleus and nucleolus visible
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Interphase 1
14
Q
Cell division that reduce the chromosome number by one half
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Meiosis 1
15
Q
Longest and most complex phase (90%)
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Prophase 1
16
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Chromosomes condense
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Propase 1