Meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is meiosis
A
Cell division process promoting sexual reproduction
2
Q
Ginome
A
Complete set of dna
3
Q
Homologous chromosomes
A
Tetrad made of 4 chromatids
4
Q
Diploid
A
2n complete set of chromosomes 46
5
Q
Haploid
A
n half number of chromosomes 23
6
Q
Tetrad
A
Homologous pair
Two homologous chromosomes
7
Q
Zygote
A
Fusion between gamete cells
8
Q
Prophase 1
A
Tretad does crossing over
9
Q
Metaphase 1
A
Tetrads line up along equator
10
Q
Anaphase 1
A
Homologous pairs get pulled apart to opposite pols
11
Q
Telophase 1
A
Cytokinesis occurs forming two genetically different daughter cells
12
Q
Prophase 2
A
2 nuclear envelopes form
13
Q
Metaphase 2
A
Chromosomes line up along equator
14
Q
Anaphase 2
A
Sister chromatids get pulled away from each other
15
Q
Telophase 2
A
Cytokinesis occurs dividing each cell into 2 and for haploid cells are formed
