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Meiosis

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How many chromosomes does the cell start with at the beginning of meiosis? 6
Copies of chromosomes are held together by the: Centromere
Each chromosome finds its: Partner
When does "crossing over" occur? During Prophase I
During Meiosis II chromosomes line up along the cell's: Equator
New membranes form around each: Nucleus
Each cell divides, forming a total of ______ cells 4
Meiosis is __________ reproduction Sexual
Meiosis involves ___________ cell divisions 2
What is a gamete? A sex cell
How many sets of chromosomes does homologous have? 2
What is a zygote? A fertilized egg
What happens during Metaphase I? Spindle fibers attach to the chromosomes
Meiosis consists of two cell divisions. What are they? Meosis I and Meiosis II
How many different sex cells does meiosis make? 4
What is interkinesis? Short interphase period
What happens during Anaphase I? Chromosomes from each pair move to the opposite poles of the cell?
During what phase does the nuclear membrane form around the chromosomes? Telophase I
When does the cytoplasm divide and two daughter cells are formed? Cytokinesis
Chromatid separates during which phase? Anaphase II
During what phase does the fibers pul the homologous chromosomes to the oppsite ends of the cell? Anaphase I
Does Meiosis make more or half of the number of chromosomes than the original cell? Half
What is a cell that contains only a single set of genes? Haploid
What is a diploid cell? A cell that contains 2 sets of homologous chromosomes
What is crossing over? Changing genes on the chromosome
Created by: bripotter
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