Mitosis and Meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
What are somatic cells?
A
Any body cell that does not produce gametes.
2
Q
What are germ cells?
A
Diploid reproductive cells that give rise to gametes.
3
Q
When does mitosis occur?
A
Before cytokinesis after G2 in the cell cycle.
4
Q
When does meiosis occur?
A
After the S phase in the cell cycle when the DNA has been replicated.
5
Q
What happens in meiosis 1?
A
Homologous chromosomes separate.
6
Q
What happens in meiosis 2?
A
Sister chromatids separate.
7
Q
What is a chiasma?
A
A point of contact between two nonsister chromatids in prophase 1 of meiosis, which then causes the crossing over of genetic information.
8
Q
Are epigenetic tags reproduced?
A
Yes.
