Meiosis
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9th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is meiosis?
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Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four genetically diverse sex cells (gametes).
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the main purpose of meiosis?
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The main purpose of meiosis is to produce gametes for sexual reproduction, ensuring genetic diversity through recombination and independent assortment.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How many rounds of division occur in meiosis?
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Meiosis consists of two rounds of division: meiosis I and meiosis II.
4.
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What are the end products of meiosis?
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The end products of meiosis are four genetically different haploid cells, known as gametes.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?
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Mitosis produces two identical diploid cells, while meiosis produces four genetically different haploid cells.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is crossing over and when does it occur?
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Crossing over is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes that occurs during prophase I of meiosis, increasing genetic variation.
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What is independent assortment?
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Independent assortment is the random distribution of homologous chromosomes to the gametes during meiosis, contributing to genetic diversity.
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