Meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
Number of chromosomes
A
Haploid n
2
Q
Product
A
4 daughter cells that are genetically unique from parent cells
3
Q
Genetic variation how?
A
Shuffling via DNA recombination
4
Q
What sort of cells undergo this
A
Gametes ie ovum and sperm
5
Q
What type of chromosomes mix
A
Maternal and Paternal chromosomes = genetically unique germ cells
6
Q
How many stages
A
Two stages Meiosis 1 and Meiosis 2
7
Q
First stage
A
Premeiotic S phase = 2n to 4n with chromosomes replicating
8
Q
Second part
A
Synapsis and recombination bw prophase homologs
9
Q
Third phase
A
Metaphase 1
10
Q
Fourth phase
A
Anaphase 1
11
Q
fifth phase
A
Metaphase II 2n
12
Q
sixth phase
A
Anaphase II
