A segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein, resulting in a particular trait.

One of two identical halves of a chromosome formed prior to cell division

A cellular organelle that functions in the organization of microtubules. Holds two sister chromatids together.

Any chromosome other than a sex chromosome.

A chromosome that determines whether an organism is male of female.

Chromosomes that are the same size and shape but contain variations of genetic information. One is a maternal chromosome and one is paternal.

A cell that contains two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

A cell that contains one complete set of chromosomes not in pairs.

The series of events, including duplication of DNA, leading to the division of a cell into two daughter cells.

The period of the cell cycle in between cell divisions. Time of regular growth and activity

The phase of the cell cycle in which a cell's duplicated DNA is divided into two identical sets.

The process during cell division in which the cytoplasm of a cell is divided between two new daughter cells

The process by which haploid gametes are formed from diploid cells.

A group of four chromatids formed during meiosis by the pairing of a chromosome with its homologous partner.

The exchange of sections of chromosomes between a homologous pair during meiosis.

A haploid reproductive cell that can unite with another cell to form a zygote.

A diploid cell formed when two gametes unite with one another.

Type of reproduction in which organisms are produced from a single parent and only the genes of that parent, producing a clone of that organism.

Type of reproduction in which haploid gametes are fused to produce a unique zygote and organism.

In humans, the haploid number of chromosomes is ____.

Which of the following is the best definition for MEIOSIS?

True or False? Before cells undergo meiosis they pass through interphase first.

What is unique to Prophase I- is that the duplicated chromosomes pair up to form _______.

In which stage of MEIOSIS does crossing over occur? (The exchange of genetic material between chromosomes in a tetrad.)

In Anaphase I, the _________ are separated by the pulling of the spindle fibers to opposite poles of the cell.

In Metaphase I, tetrads line up along the _______.

At the start of Meiosis II, which of the following is NOT true?

In Metaphase II, _________ line up on equatorial plane.

In Anaphase II, the _________ separate.

How many cells are formed at the end of Meiosis II?

True or False. In Meiosis II, there are TWO cells that go through each phase at the same time.

Which part of MEIOSIS is identical to MITOSIS?

The products of MEIOSIS have _______ number of chromosomes.

The stage of meiosis where crossing over or the exchange of genetic information happens between pairs of chromosomes

The exchange of genetic information that insures that every gamete is unique is referred to as

At the end of meiosis, how many complete/operational sex cells are created for each original cell?

Sea turtles have 56 chromosome in their somatic cells. How many chromosomes are in their gametes?

What is another term for body cells?

If an organism has 24 chromosomes in a body cell, how many will each daughter cell have at the end of meiosis?

Meiosis produces daughter cells that are genetically _________ each other.

If an organism has 30 chromosomes in each body cell, how many will each daughter cell have after going through meiosis?

The daughter cells produced by meiosis are also called __________.

What is the purpose of meiosis?

Name this phase of Meiosis:

Name this phase of Meiosis