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Meiosis
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where does the cell check if all DNA was made and made properly? | G2 Checkpoint |
| In what stage of meiosis does crossing over and recombination happen? | Prophase 1 |
| What is a structure of 4 chromatids? | A tetrad |
| What is it called when homologous pairs of chromosomes line up at random at the metaphase plate? | Independent assortment |
| When does independent assortment occur in meiosis? | Metaphase 1 |
| What part of Metaphase 1 creates genetic variation? | Independent assortment |
| When do pairs of homologous chromosomes get pulled apart to opposite poles in meiosis? | Anaphase 1 |
| What is the result of meiosis 1? | Two haploid cells |
| Which stage of meiosis do single chromosomes line up at the equator? | Metaphase 2 |
| Which stage of meiosis do single chromosomes divide? | Anaphase 2 |
| Which stage of meiosis do nuclei form around chromatids? | Telophase 2 |
| When do homologous pairs of chromosomes line up in meiosis? | Metaphase 1 |
| What is the first step of meiosis? | Interphase |