Mitosis and Meiosis Flashcard

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What is Mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, each with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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What is Meiosis?

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Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four genetically different gametes.

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What happens during Prophase I of Meiosis?

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During Prophase I, homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material through a process called crossing over.

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What is crossing over and why is it important?

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Crossing over is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during Prophase I, which increases genetic variation.

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What is the end result of Mitosis?

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The end result of Mitosis is 2 identical cells.

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What is the end result of Meiosis?

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The end result of Meiosis is 4 genetically different cells.

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What is Interphase?

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Interphase is the longest stage of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division by growing and replicating its DNA.

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What occurs during Anaphase of Mitosis?

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During Anaphase, the chromosome pairs are split and pulled to opposite ends of the cell.

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What is the difference between diploid and haploid cells?

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Diploid cells have two sets of chromosomes (2n), while haploid cells have one set of chromosomes (n).

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What is the role of cytokinesis?

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Cytokinesis is the process that divides the cytoplasm of a parental cell into two daughter cells after mitosis or meiosis.