Meiosis Review

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The daughter cells created in Meiosis are _____________.

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non-identical

Front

Meiosis occurs in the _________________ of organisms.

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reproductive organs (testes, ovaries)

Front

Which phase in cell division comes before Anaphase?

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Metaphase

Front

When gametes fuse during fertilization, they create a zygote that has _______________ cells.

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diploid

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_____________ is the type of cell division that makes gametes.

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Meiosis

Front

What is the purpose of Meiosis?

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To produce gametes (sperm and eggs) for sexual reproduction.

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How many rounds of division occur in Meiosis?

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Two rounds of division: Meiosis I and Meiosis II.

Front

What is the difference between haploid and diploid cells?

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Haploid cells have one set of chromosomes (n), while diploid cells have two sets (2n).

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What is crossing over and when does it occur?

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Crossing over is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during Prophase I of Meiosis.

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What are homologous chromosomes?

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Chromosomes that are similar in shape, size, and genetic content, one inherited from each parent.