Meiosis vs Mitosis

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In humans, the haploid number of chromosomes is ____.

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23

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

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MEIOSIS

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a two-step process that reduces the number of chromosomes in half such that there is only one copy of all the chromosomes

Front

True or False? Before cells undergo meiosis they pass through interphase first.

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true

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Front

What is unique to Prophase I- is that the duplicated chromosomes pair up to form _______.

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a tetrad

Front

In which stage of MEIOSIS does crossing over occur? (The exchange of genetic material between chromosomes in a tetrad.)

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Prophase I

Front

In Anaphase I, the _________ are separated by the pulling of the spindle fibers to opposite poles of the cell.

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homologous pairs of chromosomes

Front

In Anaphase II, the _________ separate.

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Sister Chromatids

Front

How many cells are formed at the end of Meiosis II?

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4

Front

True or False: In Meiosis II, there are TWO cells that go through each phase at the same time.

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true

Front

The products of MEIOSIS have _______ number of chromosomes.

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haploid