Meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
What does meiosis produce?
A
4 genetically different gametes
2
Q
What does each new cell contain?
A
Half the normal number of chromosomes
3
Q
What happens during meiosis?
A
Four gametes (sex cells) are produced Each gamete contains only one of each pair of chromosomes, so they only contain half the chromosome number of the original cell
4
Q
How many chromosomes does the mother cell contain?
A
4
5
Q
How many daughter cells are there? How many chromosomes do they contain?
A
4 daughter cells are produced and each contain 2 chromosomes
