Cell Division- Meiosis Flashcards
(7 cards)
0
Q
What happens in sexual reproduction?
A
Two cells called gametes (sex cells) combine to form a new individual
1
Q
What do gametes have half of?
A
The usual number of chromosomes
2
Q
Gametes only have one copy of each _________?
A
Chromosome
3
Q
How does sexual reproduction produces variation?
A
The new individual will have a mixture of two sets of chromosomes so it will inherit features from both parents
4
Q
Meiosis involves how many divisions?
A
Two
5
Q
What is meiosis?
A
Meiosis produces cells which have half the normal number if chromosomes
6
Q
When does repeated dividing by meiosis happen?
A
After two gametes join at fertilisation
