10.3 Study Guide

Question 1

Definition of Meiosis

Answer 1

Cell division to create gametes, chromosomes reduce by half

Question 2

Definition of Homologous Chromosomes

Answer 2

Pair of similar in size and shape chromosomes

Question 3

Definition of Sister Chromatids

Answer 3

identical copies of a chromosome formed during replication

Question 4

Definition of Fertilization

Answer 4

The restoration of chromosomes and the joining of the male and female sex cell.

Question 5

Definition of Asexual Reproduction

Answer 5

One parent copies itself to form a genetically identical offspring.

Question 6

Definition of Sexual Reproduction

Answer 6

An organism combines the genetic information from each of its parents and is genetically unique.

Question 7

Definition of Gamete

Answer 7

A reproductive cell

Question 8

Definition of Somatic Cell

Answer 8

A cell not involved in reproduction

Question 9

Definition of Haploid (n)

Answer 9

One copy of each chromosome

Question 10

Definition of Diploid (2n)

Answer 10

Two copies of each chromosome

Question 11

Definition of Tetrad

Answer 11

A pair of Homologous chromosomes

Question 12

Definition of Synapsis

Answer 12

Pairing of Homologous chromosomes

Question 13

Definition of Crossing Over

Answer 13

The breakage and refusing of DNA

Question 14

Definition of Independent Assortment

Answer 14

Two equally probable arrangements at Metaphase I give rise to different chromosome combination

Question 15

Order of stages of Meiosis

Answer 15

• Interphase 1
• Prophase 1
• Metaphase 1
• Anaphase 1
• Telophase 1
• Prophase 2
• Metaphase 2
• Anaphase 2
• Telophase 2