Meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
Chromosomes in most organisms can be arranged into pairs of similar chromosomes called what?
A
Homologous Chromosomes
2
Q
Name an example of Homologous Chromosomes.
A
The 46 human chromosomes are arranged into 23 pairs.
3
Q
How are chromosomes divided?
A
One Set from the Mother.
One Set from the Father.
4
Q
Homologous pairs are similar in what?
A
Size
Shape
Genetic Content
5
Q
Cells that have both sets of homologous chromosomes are referred to as what?
A
Diploid or 2n
6
Q
Gametes do not have what?
A
They do not have homologous pairs of chromosomes.
7
Q
What do gametes contain only what of?
A
They contain only one chromosome from each pair and are to referred to as Haploids.
8
Q
What is a Haploid?
A
Contain only one chromosome from each pair.
9
Q
Haploid cells can be produced from what?
A
Diploid Cells
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