9.2 Meiosis and genetic variation Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
What meiosis?
A
A type of nuclear division in which the number of chromosomes is halved.
2
Q
How many chromosomes does each daughter cell have?
A
Half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell
3
Q
How many daughter cells does meiosis usually produce?
A
4
4
Q
Are the daughter cells produced by meiosis genetically same or different from each other?
A
Genetically different from each other
