Flashcard - Meiosis

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What is the phase of Meiosis where chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

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Metaphase

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What is the phase of Meiosis where the cell divides into two daughter cells?

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Telophase

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What is the phase of Meiosis where homologous chromosomes separate?

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Anaphase I

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What is the term for cells that have half the number of chromosomes?

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Haploid cells

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What is the phase of Meiosis where crossing over occurs?

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Prophase I

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What is the term for cells that contain a full set of chromosomes?

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Diploid cells

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What is the first phase of Meiosis?

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Prophase I

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What is the second phase of Meiosis?

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Metaphase I

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What happens during Anaphase II?

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Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell.

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What is the result of Meiosis?

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Four genetically diverse haploid cells.

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2