Meiosis

Front

Chromosomes come in pairs called __________.

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homologous pairs

Front

Sister chromatids are separated during __________ of meiosis.

Back

anaphase II

Front

Differences between mitosis and meiosis include(s)...

Back

Mitosis has one cell division; meiosis has two cell divisions. Mitosis produces body cells; meiosis produces gametes.

Front

The process that leads to genetic diversity is __________.

Back

meiosis

Front

If a prairie dog has 20 chromosomes in each sex cell, how many chromosomes are in a body cell?

Back

40

Front

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

Back

crossing over

Front

What is the end result of meiosis?

Back

Four genetically diverse gametes.

Front

What type of cells are produced by meiosis?

Back

Gametes (sperm and egg cells).

Front

What is the difference between haploid and diploid cells?

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Haploid cells have one set of chromosomes (n), while diploid cells have two sets (2n).

Front

During which phase of meiosis does independent assortment occur?

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Metaphase I