Meiosis

Question 1

Gametes

Answer 1

Reproductive cells

Question 2

Somatic cells

Answer 2

All body cells except reproductive

Question 3

Locus

Answer 3

A gene’s specific location on chromosome

Question 4

Homologous chromosomes (homologs)

Answer 4

23 pairs
1-1
2-2
3-3

Question 5

Female chromosomes

Answer 5

XX

Question 6

Male chromosomes

Answer 6

XY

Question 7

Diploid cell

Answer 7

Two sets of chromosomes
2n=46

Question 8

Haploid cells

Answer 8

1 set of chromosomes

Question 9

Meiosis

Answer 9

Forms gamete cells
2—>1

Question 10

Sister chromatids

Answer 10

2 copies of 1 chromosome and are associated with

Question 11

Homologous pair

Answer 11

1 from mom 1 from dad

Question 12

Interphase

Answer 12

Each chromosomes replicates

Question 13

Prophase 1

Answer 13

Chromosomes begin condensing
Crossing over occurs

Question 14

Chiasmata

Answer 14

X shaped regions where cross over occurred

Question 15

Metaphase 1

Answer 15

Homologs arrange at metaphase plate

Question 16

Anaphase 1

Answer 16

Homologs separate

Question 17

Telophase 1 and cytokinesis

Answer 17

Each half of the cell has a complete haploid set of duplicated chromosomes

Question 18

Result of end of telophase 2

Answer 18

4 haploid daughter cells

Question 19

Independent assortment

Answer 19

Random orientation of pairs of homologous chromosomes at metaphase 1

Question 20

Codominance

Answer 20

Both traits are seen

Question 21

Incomplete dominance

Answer 21

Blend between both traits