Meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
Create _____ cells
A
4 different cells
2
Q
Create____
A
Gamets
3
Q
Type of reproduction
A
Sexual
4
Q
Occurs in…
A
Humans, animals, plants, fungi
5
Q
Crossing over
A
Yes, mixing of chromosomes can occur.
6
Q
Function
A
Genetic diversity through sexual reproduction.
7
Q
Start of meiosis (5 steps)
A
- Homologs chromosomes condense
- Synapsis begins
- Bivalents form
- Crossing over occurs
- The chiasma becomes visible as chromosome arms separate during late prophase
8
Q
DNA replication occurs in …
A
interphase
9
Q
crossing over of chromosomes occurs in…
A
prophase I