meiosis made simple Flashcards
1
Q
sexual reproduction
A
- two gametes join together to form zygote
- zygote divides and develops into new organism
2
Q
meiosis
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- cell division to prodice gametes
3
Q
reduction division
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- cells that divide by meiosis have the full number of chromosome to start with
- cells form have half the number of chromosomes
4
Q
haploid cell
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cell iwith half the number of chromosomes
5
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how are cells different
A
different combo of chromosomes
6
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two division
A
- meiosis 1
- reduction division
- meiosis II
- similar to mitosis
