Meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
What does the cell cycle include?
A
Interphase
Meiosis
2
Q
What does meiosis produce?
A
Gametes
3
Q
What happens to the number of chromosomes and what are the scientific terms for this?
A
Halves
Diploid to haploid
4
Q
What is the product of meiosis?
A
Daughter cells that are genetically different to the parent cells.
5
Q
What is the role of meiosis?
A
To decrease the number of chromosomes.
Because the full set of chromosomes is restored at fertilisation.
