Meiosis Vocabulary

• Prophase I

• Prophase II

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

• Metaphase I

• Metaphase II

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

• Metaphase I

• Metaphase II

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Two chromosomes that have the same genes and are found in the same position of a karyotype. One is received from each parent

• homologous chromosomes

• homozygous

• homosapien

• homeopathic

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

2 full sets of identical genetic information. These structures are tightly wound and resemble an X shape.

• Chromosome

• Chromatin

• Chromatid

• Gene

A process resulting in 4 haploid cells that are genetically different.

• meiosis

• mitosis

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Having half the number of chromosomes of a somatic cell.

• haploid

• diploid

• triploid

• polyplod

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

The process by which homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material during meiosis is called:

• Crossing over

• Independent assortment

• Segregation

• Replication

Which phase of meiosis is characterized by the alignment of homologous chromosomes along the metaphase plate?

• Prophase I

• Metaphase I

• Anaphase I

• Telophase I

During which stage of meiosis do sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles?

• Anaphase I

• Anaphase II

• Metaphase II

• Telophase II