Unit 5 Meiosis Flashcards
Chromatin
during interphase, the DNA is found in this form
cytokinesis
the act of splitting newly formed cells
cell plate
a type of cytokinesis found in plant cells
cleavage furrow
a type of cytokinesis found in animal cells
asexual reproduction
a type of reproduction that is similar to cloning, all organisms have identical DNA (Mitosis)
meiosis
cell division process that occurs to produce gametes, results in four different haploid cells
in meiosis, the DNA in each of the gametes is _______
different/ unique
sperm
the type of gamete found in males
eggs
the type of gamete found in females
ovaires
meiosis occurs in this organ in females
testes
meiosis occurs in this organ in males
prophase I
the phase in meiosis where the chromatin condenses into chromosomes and forms homologous pairs.
also where crossing over occurs
crossing over
the exchange of genetic material between non sister chromatids of homologous chromosomes
non sister chromatids
crossing over occurs between these
metaphase I
the phase in meiosis where homologous chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell