10 Questions
During which phase do chromosomes condense and synapsis occur?
Prophase I
Where does crossing over occur in meiosis?
Between nonsister chromatids in the tetrad
In which cells does meiosis occur?
Germ cells in gonads
What is the function of meiosis?
To produce gametes with half the number of chromosomes
What is a karyotype?
An image of an organism's chromosomes
What is the main difference between cell division in prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
Prokaryotes divide by binary fission, while eukaryotes divide by mitosis.
What is the function of meiosis in the human life cycle?
Meiosis halves the chromosome number in the gonads to produce gametes.
What is the role of mitosis in the human life cycle?
Mitosis is responsible for growth, development, and repair.
What is the structure of chromosomes in eukaryotes?
Chromosomes consist of a DNA-protein complex called chromatin.
How does cell division occur in prokaryotes through binary fission?
The chromosome replicates into identical loops, each attached to the plasma membrane at adjacent sites.
Test your knowledge of meiosis, the type of cell division that produces gametes with half the number of chromosomes. Learn about the process that occurs in germ cells in gonads, as well as in flowers. Explore topics such as homologous chromosomes and the formation of sperm and egg cells.
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