Meiosis

Question 1

control the production of proteins. DNA on chromosomes is arranged in segments called ______

Answer 1

Genes

Question 2

chromosomes that make up a pair, one chromosome from each parent

Answer 2

Homologous Chromosomes

Question 3

sex cells that have half the number of chromosomes

Answer 3

Gametes

Question 4

a cell with n number of chromosomes

Answer 4

Haploid

Question 5

the process by which one haploid gamete combines with another haploid gamete

Answer 5

Fertilization

Question 6

a cell that contains 2n number of chromosomes

Answer 6

Diploid

Question 7

fertilized egg formed when a sperm cell penetrates an egg

Answer 7

Zygote

Question 8

process in which gametes are formed. cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes. ‘reduction division’

Answer 8

Meiosis

Question 9

process during which chromosomal segments are exchanged between a pair of homologous chromosomes

Answer 9

Crossing Over

Question 10

states that two alleles for each trait separate during meiosis

Answer 10

Law of Segregation

Question 11

states that a random distribution of alleles occurs during gamete formation

Answer 11

Law of Independent Assortment