Meiosis Flashcard

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What is a condensed package of DNA called?

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Chromosome

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Who is known for cells used in biomedical research that can live forever?

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Henrietta Lacks

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What is the process of changing the genes/DNA of organisms called?

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Genetic engineering

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When is DNA replicated in a cell?

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Before a cell divides

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What is a fertilized egg cell called?

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Zygote

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What is the process of cell division that results in four daughter cells?

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Meiosis

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What are the two main stages of meiosis?

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Meiosis I and Meiosis II

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What is the term for the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis?

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Crossing over

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What is the role of gametes in sexual reproduction?

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Gametes are the reproductive cells (sperm and egg) that fuse during fertilization.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse daughter cells.