Meiosis Flashcards
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What is a gamete?
A
Sex cells
1
Q
What is meiosis used for?
A
Sexual reproduction. To produce gametes.
2
Q
How many chromosomes does a gamete have?
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Only 23, which is half the usual amount. This way, when the egg and sperm meet they have 46 again.
3
Q
How many divisions happen in meiosis?
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Two
4
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How many cells do you get at the end?
A
Four un identical cells, which all have just a single set of chromosomes in. Meiosis is completely random, so you could end up with any part of the parent cells DNA
