Meiosis Flashcards

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What cells does meiosis occur in?

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Sex Cells

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How many cell divisions occur?

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Describe the behaviour of the chromosomes in the first division?

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Describe the behaviour of the chromosomes in the second division?

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5
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How does crossing over alter the genotype of the gamete produced?

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What are the consequences of crossing over?

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What are the stages of meiosis?

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Prophase 1

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Anaphase 1

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Metaphase 1

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Telophase 1

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telophase 2

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Prophase 2

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metaphase 2

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anaphase 2

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What is crossing over?

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What stage does crossing over occur in?

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14
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What phase does non disjunction occur in>

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What is non-disjunction?

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16
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What stage does independent assortment occur in?

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17
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What is independent assortment?

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18
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Define Random assortment

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19
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What conditions can be caused by non-disjunction cause?

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20
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What is the purpose of meiosis?

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