Sex Flashcards
1
Q
Describe interphase.
A
Chromosomes are unpaired.
2
Q
Describe prophase.
A
Chromosomes and centromeres have replicated but centromeres have not split.
3
Q
Describe metaphase.
A
Homologous chromosomes pair up at equator.
4
Q
Describe anaphase.
A
Centromeres attach to spindle and are pulled to poles of cell.
5
Q
Describe telophase.
A
Two cells form.
6
Q
Describe second anaphase.
A
New spindle fibres form and centromeres finally divide.
7
Q
Describe cytokinesis.
A
4 cells are formed.
8
Q
What other organelles have their own genomes?
A
Chloroplasts and mitochondria.
9
Q
Name the stages of meiosis in order.
A
Interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, cytokinesis.
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