Save
Upgrade to remove ads
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password


Make sure to remember your password. If you forget it there is no way for StudyStack to send you a reset link. You would need to create a new account. Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
0:00
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

Meiosis - Concept 3

Study Guide by Me ;]

QuestionAnswer
What is a Somatic Cell? Body Cells
What is a Gamete? Sex Cells
Are Somatic Cells Haploid or Diploid? Diploid
Are Gamete Cells Haploid or Diploid? Haploid
Name an example of a Somatic Cell: Blood cells, Skin cells, Lung cells, ect. ect.
Name an example of a Gamete Cell: Eggs 'n Sperm
What are Diploid Cells? Cells with 2 full sets of chromosomes (2n)
What are Haploid Cells? Cells with 1 full set of Chromosomes (n)
How many Chromosomes do Diploid Cells have? 2n = 46
How many Chromosomes do Haploid Cells have? n = 23
What are Autosomes? Chromosomes that carry traits
What are Sex Chromosomes? Ditto but they determine your sex
What is a Karyotype? A Diagram that show the number and appearance of the chromosomes in a cell
What is Meiosis? The process of cell division that makes gametes in the gonads
What is a Gonad? Ovaries(Female) and Testes(Male)
What is Sexual Reproduction? When to parents fuse their gametes together to create an offspring that has both of their genes
What is Fertilization? fusion of egg and sperm to form a zygote
What are Homologous Chromosomes? Chromosome pairs that have the same types of genes
What are Sister Chromatids? 2 Identical copies of the same chromosome
What is Meiosis I? Separation of Homologous Chromosomes
What is Meiosis II? Separation of Sister Chromatids
What is crossing over? And what is its significance? When chromosomes exchange genes; Creates new combos of genes
What can happen if there is a mistake during Meiosis? Genetic Disorders
What can happen if there is a mistake during Mitosis? Genetic Disorders
What is the result of Meiosis? 4 Haploid daughter cells
What is the result of Mitosis? 2 Diploid daughter cells
Be able to draw the phases of Meiosis/Mitosis, as well as be able to label the steps. (flip 2 c more) Be able to tell a Haploid cell from a Diploid cell.
Created by: user-2029652
Popular Biology sets

 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards