Meiosis and Genetics Flashcards
(14 cards)
1
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stages of meiosis
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interphase, meiosis i, meiosis ii
2
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what does meiosis create?
A
gametes (sex cells)
3
Q
uncoiled stringy DNA
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chromatin
4
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chromosomes condense, tetrads cross-over and exchange genetic info
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prophase i
5
Q
tetrads line up
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metaphase i
6
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chromosomes split
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anaphase i
7
Q
results in 2 haploid cells
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telophase i
8
Q
division of cytoplasm
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cytokinesis
9
Q
chromosomes condense, no more tetrads
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prophase ii
10
Q
chromosomes line up mid-cell
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metaphase ii
11
Q
sister chromatids split
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anaphase ii
12
Q
results in 4 haploid cells, chromosomes uncoil into chromatin
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telophase ii
13
Q
sperm and cell combine into diploid zygote
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fertilization
14
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process wherein dna is purified from proteins & other cellular contaminants
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dna extraction
