Meiosis Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What is meiosis
A
the type of cell division that makes gametes (sperm & egg)
2
Q
Where does meiosis take place
A
Gonads
3
Q
Why is meiosis important
A
Makes gametes
Genetic variation
4
Q
What happens in Prophase I
A
Chromosomes pair up (homologous), crossing over occurs
5
Q
What happens in metaphase I
A
Pairs line up in the middle
6
Q
What happens in anaphase I
A
Pairs separate
7
Q
what happens in telophase 1
A
2 haploid cells form
8
Q
How is meiosis II like
A
Same as mitosis but 4 haploid cells form[gametes] at telophase stage
