meiosis and genetics Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Approximately how many genes does the average person have?
A
69,000
2
Q
What makes Chromosomes homologous?
A
Same length and centrinome in same place
3
Q
How many genes does each chromosome have?
A
1500 genes
4
Q
How many chromosomes do human body cells have?
A
46
5
Q
When does the number of chromosomes change?
A
Never
6
Q
When are gametes formed?
A
during meiosis
7
Q
How may cell divisions are there during meiosis?
A
two
8
Q
When does a cell go through anaphase one?
A
After metaphase 1
9
Q
How are mitsosis and meiosis different?
A
Mitosis produces 2 diploid daughter cells while meosis produces 4 haploid daughter cells
10
Q
How do sexual and asexual reproduction differ?
A
Asexual production does not involve meiosis
