Meiosis Flashcards

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What are the stages of meiosis

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  • Interphase
  • Prophase 1
  • Metaphase 1
  • Anaphase 1
  • Telophase 1
  • Prophase 2
  • Metaphase 2
  • Anaphase 2
  • Telophase 2
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Define Diploid

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  • Contains 46 chromosomes

- 23 from each parent (sperm, ova)

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Define haploid

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  • Contains 23 chromosomes
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Define Meiosis

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A type of cell division that results in 4 daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent

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What type of cell undergoes meiosis

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Sex cells (gametes)

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What set of chromosomes do cells undergoing meiosis and mitosis start with

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A diploid set of chromosomes (46)

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Where does meiosis occur in humans

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Testis and the ovaries

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Number of divisions

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2 (IPMAT PMAT)

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