Test #3: meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
what is meiosis?
A
meiosis is a type of cell division that produces four different cells that are genetically different from the original mother cell.
2
Q
reproductive cells are also called ______ ; sperm cells (spermatozoa) and egg cells (ova).
A
reproductive cells are also called gametes; sperm cells (spermatozoa) and egg cells (ova).
3
Q
Each daughter cell produced during meiosis contains only ___ chromosome of each ___ so they can ______ during __________ to produce a ________ ____ of chromosomes.
A
Each daughter cell produced during meiosis contains only one chromosome of each pair so they can combine during fertilization to produce a complete pair of chromosomes.
