10.3 Bio Flashcards
(12 cards)
True or False: Meiosis results in two identical daughter cells.
False
What is the diploid notation for humans?
2n = 46
In meiosis, the chromosome number is reduced from _____ to _____.
diploid, haploid
How many rounds of division occur in meiosis?
Two rounds: meiosis I and meiosis II.
What is the primary purpose of meiosis?
To produce gametes for sexual reproduction.
Which type of cells are produced by meiosis?
Gametes
What is the haploid notation for humans?
n = 23
During which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur?
Prophase I
True or False: Meiosis results in genetic variation.
True
Fill in the blank: Cells that are diploid have _____ sets of chromosomes.
two
What is the role of homologous chromosomes in meiosis?
They pair up during meiosis I to exchange genetic material.
What is the result of meiosis II?
Four haploid cells
