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Meiosis
Flashcards for quick repetition. Meiosis knowledge quiz. Detailed question about phases, definitins and processes.
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What is purpose of Meiosis?
To make gamete cells (haploid) for sexual reproduction
To make somatic cells to repair or replace cells or form growth
To make gamete cells (haploid) for sexual reproduction
When does crossing over occur?
during prophase 2
during fertilization
at the centromere
during prophase 1
Which of the following are true regarding the process of meiosis I?
Most homologue pairs do not have any crossovers during prophase I.
Sister chromatids in a cell undergoing meiosis are always identical.
Chromosome number is reduced from diploid to haploid.
Sister chromatids separate to opposite ends of the cell.
Chromosome number is reduced from diploid to haploid.
The process of the chromosomes overlapping and switching genetic information is known as?
crossing over
