Meiosis Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

What is the product of meiosis?

A

-4 genetically different haploid cells.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is meiosis used for?

A

Produces gametes for sexual reproduction and results in variation.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What happen in meiosis 1?

A

-First divisor of nucleus.
-Diploid number of chromosomes is halved and homologues pairs of chromosomes separates.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What happens in meiosis 2?

A

Second division of nucleus and sister chromosomes are separated.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What happens in each stage of meiosis 1?

A

Prophase1- Crossing over of homologous chromosomes, nuclear envelope disintegrates, chromosomes condense.
Metaphase1 - chromosomes meet at equator of cell.
Anaphase1- chromones pulled to opposite poles of cell by spindles.
Telophase1- nuclear membrane reforms, chromones uncoil and recondense.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q
A
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly