meiosis Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
why is meiosis important
A
-produces genetically different haploid gametes
-so when gametes are fertilised they are diploid
2
Q
what occurs in meiosis 1
A
-homologous chromasomes pair up and their chromasomes wrap around each other
-crossing over
-homologous pairs seperated
-one chromasome from each pair going to on of two daughter cells
3
Q
what occurs in meiosis 2
A
-chromatids move apart
-four daughter haploid cells produced
4
Q
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