Meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
Homologous chromosomes
A
Chromosomes that carry the same genes
1
Q
What “Homo” means
A
Same
2
Q
What “Di” means
A
2
3
Q
Diploid
A
Cells with a pair of every chromosome (body cells)
4
Q
Gametes
A
Sex cells; sperm, egg
5
Q
Haploid
A
Cells with half of the usual number of chromosomes ( sex cells)
6
Q
Meiosis
A
Cell division that produces haploid cell
