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CSET Meiosis

Subjects : cset, science, biology
Instructions:
  • Answer 22 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. When 2 gametes join - the chromosome number is...






2. Sexual reproduction of cells - Has 2 division cells - makes 2 complete sets






3. Contain only one chromosome from each matched pair






4. Yes cell divides and duplicates everything






5. Complete set






6. The fusion of an egg and a sperm






7. Gives variations in species because of overcrossing Meiosis is a bit different because there something called crossing - over happens with the DNA. This crossing over is an exchange of genes. The genes are mixed up - not resulting in a perfect duplic






8. The egg and the sperm have a aploid chromosome number






9. Contain pairs of chromosomes






10. Sex cells or gametes go through meiosis






11. Have 1/2 # of chromosomes from parent cells (1/2 aploid)






12. 4 cells end of meiosis






13. Meiosis can only occur in...






14. Cells are different






15. A zygote has a _________ chromosome number






16. 2 divisions in meiosis






17. Reduced 1/2 set






18. Same for both






19. After 2 nuclear divisions in meiosis - _______ result






20. Forms when one sperm cell gains an egg cell fertilize and make complete set






21. Yes overcrossing chromosomes interlink and exchange information in children overcrossing siblings look different






22. The chromosome number is ______ by a process called Meiosis