Meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is meiosis
A
Causes variation / new combinations of genes in the gamete
2
Q
How does meiosis result in variation due to crossing over
A
Crossing over is where bits of homologous chromosomes are exchanged during meiosis
3
Q
Independent assortment
A
Chromosomes line up independent of any other pair
4
Q
What is meiosis for
A
Reproduction
5
Q
What does it produce
A
Four genetically dif cells
6
Q
Are the cells haploid or diploid
A
Haploid half
7
Q
Where does meiosis occur
A
In testes and ovary
