Meiosis Flashcard

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What occurs during metaphase I of meiosis?

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Homologous chromosomes line up at the metaphase plate and are attached to the spindle fibers at their centromeres.

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Describe the process of anaphase I in meiosis.

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Homologous chromosomes separate and move to opposite poles of the cell.

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What is the significance of crossing over during meiosis?

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Genetic recombination and increased genetic diversity.

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What happens during anaphase II of meiosis?

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The sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles of the cell.

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What happens during prophase I of meiosis?

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Homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material.

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Define meiosis.

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

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What is the role of spindle fibers in meiosis?

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Spindle fibers help separate chromosomes and chromatids during cell division.

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Explain the difference between meiosis I and meiosis II.

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Meiosis I separates homologous chromosomes, while meiosis II separates sister chromatids.

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What is genetic recombination?

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Genetic recombination is the process by which genetic material is exchanged between homologous chromosomes during meiosis.

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What is the outcome of meiosis?

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The outcome of meiosis is four haploid daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes of the original cell.