Meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the cell division that results in sex cells?
A
Meiosis
2
Q
How do the chromosomes in a sex cell compare to a body cell?
A
Sex cells have half the number of chromosomes as a body cell
3
Q
How many divisions of the nucleus are there in meiosis?
A
Two divisions
4
Q
How many sex cells result after meiosis?
A
Four sex cells
5
Q
What organisms are mistakes more likely to occur during meiosis?
A
Plants
6
Q
What is the result of an extra copy of the 21st chromosome?
A
Down’s Syndrome
