Meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
Genes
A
controls the production of proteins
2
Q
Homologous Chromosomes
A
chromosomes that make up a pair, one from each parent
3
Q
gametes
A
sex cells which have half the # of chromosomes
4
Q
Haploid
A
a cell with n number of chromosomes
5
Q
fertalization
A
when two haploid gametes combine
6
Q
diploid
A
a cell that contain 2n number of chromosomes
7
Q
zygote
A
diploid
8
Q
meiosis
A
gametes formed
9
Q
crossing over
A
chromosomal segments are exchanged between a pair of homologous chromosomes
10
Q
law of segregation
A
2 alleles from each trait separate during meiosis
11
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law of independent assortment
A
random distribution of alleles occurs during gamete formation
