Unit 6 - Inheritance Flashcards
1
Q
The two types of cell division are called
A
Meiosis
Mitosis
2
Q
Name the four phases of Mitosis
A
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
3
Q
What is the reason for meiosis?
A
Sexual Reproduction in plants and animals
4
Q
In animals, where does meiosis occur?
A
Sperm & egg production
5
Q
How many pairs of chromosomes does a human have?
A
23
6
Q
When tetrad pairs “cross over” this is also called
A
Synapsis
7
Q
What is the benefit of this crossing over?
A
Ensures that offspring receive a different genetic make up than either of their parents
8
Q
Mature tree is also called a sporophyte; T/F
A
TRUE
9
Q
Strawberries use asexual reproduction; T/F
A
TRUE
10
Q
A stamen is a male gametophyte; T/F
A
TRUE
