Meiosis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the stages of meiosis
A
- Interphase
- Prophase 1
- Metaphase 1
- Anaphase 1
- Telophase 1
- Prophase 2
- Metaphase 2
- Anaphase 2
- Telophase 2
2
Q
Define Diploid
A
- Contains 46 chromosomes
- 23 from each parent (sperm, ova)
3
Q
Define haploid
A
- Contains 23 chromosomes
4
Q
Define Meiosis
A
A type of cell division that results in 4 daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent
5
Q
What type of cell undergoes meiosis
A
Sex cells (gametes)
6
Q
What set of chromosomes do cells undergoing meiosis and mitosis start with
A
A diploid set of chromosomes (46)
7
Q
Where does meiosis occur in humans
A
Testis and the ovaries
8
Q
Number of divisions
A
2 (IPMAT PMAT)
