Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Bio > meosis > Flashcards

meosis Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Biology 101 flashcards
1
Q

What is the process by which a diploid cell divides to produce four haploid cells?

A

Meiosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

True or False: Meiosis involves two rounds of cell division.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

During which phase of meiosis do homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material?

A

Prophase I

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is the term for the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during prophase I of meiosis?

A

Crossing over

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

True or False: Meiosis results in genetically identical daughter cells.

A

False

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

During which phase of meiosis do chromosomes line up at the equator of the cell?

A

Metaphase I

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is the name of the process in meiosis where homologous chromosomes separate and move to opposite poles of the cell?

A

Anaphase I

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

At the end of meiosis I, are the resulting cells haploid or diploid?

A

Haploid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Which phase of meiosis involves the separation of sister chromatids?

A

Anaphase II

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is the term for the random assortment of maternal and paternal chromosomes during meiosis?

A

Independent assortment

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

During which phase of meiosis do chromosomes decondense and nuclear envelopes form around each set of chromosomes?

A

Telophase I

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the result of meiosis II?

A

Four haploid daughter cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

True or False: Meiosis is a type of cell division that produces gametes.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is the term for the production of sperm cells in males and egg cells in females?

A

Gametogenesis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Which phase of meiosis involves the alignment of chromosomes at the equator of the cell?

A

Metaphase II

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is the term for the process of a sperm cell fertilizing an egg cell?

A

Fertilization

17
Q

True or False: Meiosis is responsible for genetic variation in offspring.

A

True

18
Q

What is the name of the structure that holds sister chromatids together during meiosis?

A

Centromere

19
Q

During which phase of meiosis does the nuclear envelope break down and spindle fibers attach to chromosomes?

A

Prophase I

20
Q

What is the term for the division of the cytoplasm following meiosis II?

A

Cytokinesis

21
Q

At the end of meiosis II, are the resulting cells haploid or diploid?

A

Haploid

22
Q

Which phase of meiosis involves the separation of chromatids?

A

Anaphase II

23
Q

True or False: Meiosis is necessary for sexual reproduction in eukaryotes.

A

True

Bio (20 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions