Meiosis Flashcards

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1
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Create _____ cells

A

4 different cells

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2
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Create____

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Gamets

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3
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Type of reproduction

A

Sexual

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4
Q

Occurs in…

A

Humans, animals, plants, fungi

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5
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Crossing over

A

Yes, mixing of chromosomes can occur.

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6
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Function

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Genetic diversity through sexual reproduction.

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7
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Start of meiosis (5 steps)

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  1. Homologs chromosomes condense
  2. Synapsis begins
  3. Bivalents form
  4. Crossing over occurs
  5. The chiasma becomes visible as chromosome arms separate during late prophase
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8
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DNA replication occurs in …

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interphase

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9
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crossing over of chromosomes occurs in…

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prophase I

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