Mitosis vs Meosis

Front

What is a structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information?

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Chromosome

Front

What is the division of the cytoplasm, resulting in two daughter cells?

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Cytokinesis

Front

What is a cell that contains two sets of chromosomes, one from each parent?

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Diploid (2n)

Front

What is the stage of cell division where chromosomes line up at the cell's equator?

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Metaphase

Front

What are pair of chromosomes, one from each parent, that are similar in shape, size, and genetic content?

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Homologous Chromosomes

Front

What is a group of four chromatids formed by the pairing of two homologous chromosomes during meiosis?

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Tetrad

Front

What is the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined and where the spindle fibers attach during cell division?

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Centromere

Front

What is the random distribution of homologous chromosome pairs during meiosis, contributing to genetic variation?

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Independent Assortment

Front

What are protein structures that help separate the chromosomes during cell division?

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Spindle Fibers

Front

What is one half of a duplicated chromosome, which is joined to its sister chromatid by a centromere?

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Chromatid