Meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the importance of meiosis? (2 marks)
A
-halves chromosome number to form haploids
-restored to diploid during sexual reproduction
2
Q
How can genetic variation occur during meiosis?
A
-crossing over
-independent segregation
-random fertilisation
-mutations
3
Q
Explain the importance of meiosis in the life cycles of organisms that reproduce sexually (3 marks)
A
-produces haploid cells
-diploid number restored during sexual reproduction
-causes genetic variation
