Mitosis/Meiosis Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
What is the purpose of mitosis
A
to replace and repair cells in the body
2
Q
What is the sole purpose of meiosis
A
to create gametes
3
Q
how many phases are they in mitosis
A
4
4
Q
how many phases in meiosis
A
8
5
Q
what occurs in meta phase
A
The chromosomes align in the middle of the cell guided by the spindle fibers
6
Q
what occurs in prophase
A
chromosomes can be seen under microscope and centrioles begin moving towards the poles
7
Q
what happnes in anaphase
A
The cell elongates and chromosomes are guided to opposite ends of the cell
8
Q
whta happens in telophase
A
the 2 close to splitting cells begin to form new nucleus envolopes
9
Q
what does ‘crossing over’ mean
A
Its when homogolous pairs share genes between them
10
Q
where do the spindel fibers come from
A
The centrioles
