Meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
what happens in meiosis?
A
Cell divison creates gametes
2
Q
what is the parent cell of meiosis?
A
a germ cell
3
Q
Independent assortment involves
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different chromosomes combinations during metaphase
4
Q
what is a diploid
A
a cell with a full set of chromosomes
5
Q
what is a haploid?
A
a cell with a half set of chromosomes
6
Q
mitosis creates
A
diploids
7
Q
meiosis creates
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haploids
8
Q
when do the cells in meiosis become haploid?
A
after telophase 1
9
Q
homologous pairs form a
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tetrad
10
Q
during crossing over, homologous pairs
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swap pieces
11
Q
Crossing over creates
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four unique chromatids
12
Q
crossing over causes
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new combinations of traits
13
Q
what is synapsis?
A
pairing of homologous chromosomes
14
Q
mitosis is
A
asexual reproduction
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