Meiosis

Question 1

What are haploid cells?

Answer 1

These are cells that have one set of chromosomes, n, and is a combination of chromosomes from mom and dad. For example, gametes (egg and sperm cells).

Question 2

What are diploid cells?

Answer 2

These are cells that have two sets of chromosomes, 2n, and a set from mom and a set from dad. For example, blood cells, skin cells and muscle cells.

Question 3

What are homologous chromosomes?

Answer 3

They are chromosomes that have the same types of genes. one from mom and one from dad.

Question 4

What are sister chromatids?

Answer 4

They are 2 identical copies of the same chromosome.

Question 5

What are the two types of cells in human bodies?

Answer 5

1. Somatic cells: Body cells.
   - These are diploid (2n)
   - Blood cells, skin cells, muscle cells.
2. Gametes: Sex cells.
   - These are haploid (n)
   - Egg and sperm cells.

Question 6

What are the two types of chromosomes in human bodies?

Answer 6

1. Autosomes.
   - Carry traits that make you who you are.
   - Ex. Chromosomes 1-44
2. Sex Chromosomes.
   - Carry traits that make you who you are AND determine your gender.
   - Ex. Chromosomes 45-46 (X or Y)