Meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
the process during which the chromosome number is halved to produce gametes
A
meiosis
2
Q
the process during which chromosomes are duplicated exactly to produce body cells
A
mitosis
3
Q
What term describes a pair of chromosomes that have the exact same size and shape and contain the same genes, but different forms of the genes? One came from each parent.
A
homologous chromosomes
4
Q
How many times do cells divide in mitosis?
A
once
5
Q
How many times do cells divide in meiosis?
A
twice
6
Q
How many daughter cells result from mitosis?
A
two
7
Q
How many daughter cells result from meiosis?
A
four
8
Q
term that means having one set of chromosomes (as in gametes)
A
haploid
9
Q
term that means having two sets of chromosomes (as in body cells)
A
diploid
