Meiosis Answers

Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements. Meiosis involves cell divisions.

In meiosis, the original cell is . This means it has sets of chromosomes.

Meiosis results in cells. Each of these cells contains chromosomes.

Identify the types of genetic recombination. occurs in metaphase I. occurs during sexual reproduction. is random chromosome alignment resulting in variation. occurs in prophase I. fuses gametes to form offspring with genes from each parent. exchanges genetic information between non-sister chromatids.

In meiosis, the original cell is ✔ diploidX haploid. This means it has ✔ 23X 4 sets of chromosomes.

Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements. Meiosis involves ✔ 23X 4 cell divisions.

Meiosis results in X 2 diploid2 haploid4 diploid✔ 4 haploid cells. Each of these cells contains 24✔ 23X 46 chromosomes.

Identify the types of genetic recombination.Crossing over✔ Independent assortmentX Fertilization occurs in metaphase I.X Crossing overIndependent assortment✔ Fertilization occurs during sexual reproduction.Crossing over✔ Independent assortmentX Fertilization is random chromosome alignment resulting in variation.✔ Crossing overIndependent assortmentX Fertilization occurs in prophase I.X Crossing overIndependent assortment✔ Fertilization fuses gametes to form offspring with genes from each parent.✔ Crossing overIndependent assortmentFertilization exchanges genetic information between non-sister chromatids.