Meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
What happens at the beginning of cell division?
A
The chromatin network unwinds to form chromosomes
2
Q
What are the long strands of DNA wrapped around?
A
Proteins called Histones
3
Q
What are monomere of DNA called?
A
Nucleotides
4
Q
Are chromosomes double stranded or single stranded before DNA replication?
A
Single stranded
5
Q
What are body cells except all sex cells in an organism called?
A
Somatic cells
6
Q
What are sex cells called?
A
Gametes (sperm and egg cells)
7
Q
What are egg cells referred to as?
A
Ovum and ova
8
Q
Humans have a double/single set of chromosomes which is a diploid/haploid
A
Double set of chromosomes
Diploid number
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