Bio Genetics 3 Meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Meiosis?
A
Meiosis is the process of creating new sperm and egg cells
2
Q
What are gametes?
A
Sperm and Egg cells
3
Q
How many chromosomes do gametes have?
A
23 chromosomes
4
Q
What are the stages of Meiosis?
A
Interphase
PMAT x2
5
Q
What is Prophase 1
A
alignment with homologous pair, two chromosomes that are similar swap sections and recombinate -> increases genetic variation
6
Q
What is a homologous pair?
A
two chromosomes that are similar swap sections and recombinate -> increases genetic variation
7
Q
What is Metaphase I?
A
chromosomes are lined up in middle of cell in pairs
8
Q
What is Anaphase I
A
chromosomes are moving away to opposite ends by spindle fibers
9
Q
What is Telophase I
A
two newly formed nucleus’s
10
Q
What is cytokinesis
A
splits the cytoplasm
11
Q
Process of PMAT II
A
regular PMAT
