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