Meiosis & Genetics Flashcards
What are gametes?
Sex cells
What are haploids?
n chromosomes
What are diploids?
2n chromosomes
What are genetics?
The study of characteristics.
What do gametes do?
Carry haploid cells
What is meiosis?
A part of sexual reproduction
How many chromosomes do humans have?
46
How many pairs of chromosomes do humans have?
23
What is asexual reproduciton?
Reproduction without the sex / Mitosis
What is sexual reproduction?
Two organisms combining genetic information and making a new organism / Meiosis
What is mitosis?
Reproduction with only one parent
What is prophase 1?
Condensation of chromosomes consisting of two chromatids, disappearance of the nucleolus and nuclear membrane, and formation of mitotic spindle
What is anaphase 1?
Homologs of the previous phases lining up on the metaphase plate. The homologs are then separated by the mitotic spindle, and after being separated by the spindle they are pulled to the opposing sides of the cell.
