Meiosis, Mitosis, and Reproduction Concepts
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During which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur?

  • Prophase I (correct)
  • Prophase II
  • Metaphase I
  • Anaphase I

What is the primary result of the chromosomes' separation during Anaphase II?

  • Homologous chromosomes separate, each going to opposite poles.
  • The nuclear envelope breaks down and spindle fibers attach to chromatids.
  • Sister chromatids separate, each becoming an individual chromosome and migrating towards opposite poles. (correct)
  • Tetrads are formed and aligned at the metaphase plate.

Which structure is formed when homologous chromosomes pair up during meiosis?

  • Metaphase plate
  • Spindle apparatus
  • Tetrad (correct)
  • Centrosome

What is the status of sister chromatids at the end of meiosis I?

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What is the main advantage of crossing over during meiosis?

<p>It increases genetic diversity and variation in the offspring. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between mitosis and meiosis in terms of the resulting daughter cells?

<p>Mitosis produces two identical daughter cells; meiosis produces four genetically varied cells. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If human egg and sperm cells were produced by mitosis instead of meiosis, what would be the immediate consequence?

<p>Zygotes would have double the number of chromosomes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of asexual reproduction?

<p>It produces offspring that are clones of the parent. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key similarity between mitosis and meiosis?

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Which of the following organisms are examples of simple multicellular eukaryotes that can reproduce asexually through budding?

<p>Hydra and Yeast (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ploidy of a primary oocyte?

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Which of these events triggers the completion of meiosis II in oogenesis?

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What is the role of crossing over in meiosis?

<p>It increases genetic variation by exchanging genetic material (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the immediate product of meiosis I in oogenesis?

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What is the final product of oogenesis after fertilization?

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What is the primary purpose of meiosis?

<p>To reduce the chromosome number by half to form gametes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are homologous chromosomes?

<p>Chromosomes with the same length, centromere position, and staining pattern. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which stage of meiosis does the separation of homologous chromosomes occur?

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If a cell has a diploid number of 6 (2n=6), how many chromosomes will each daughter cell have after meiosis?

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What is the immediate result of DNA replication before meiosis?

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What is the ploidy of a gamete?

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Which event occurs during Meiosis II, but not Meiosis I?

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What would be the result if homologous chromosomes failed to separate during meiosis I?

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What is the primary function of the first division in meiosis?

<p>Reducing the chromosome number from diploid (2n) to haploid (1n) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of meiosis does synapsis occur?

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If a cell has a diploid chromosome number of 6 (2n=6), how many chromosomes would each daughter cell have after meiosis I?

<p>3 double stranded (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the state of the DNA molecule immediately prior to the start of Meiosis I?

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What aspect of meiosis is similar to mitosis?

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A cell with 2n=4 enters meiosis. After Telophase I, what will each cell contain?

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What is the primary function of the second division in meiosis?

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At the end of meiosis II, how many chromatids are found in each of the daughter cells if the starting cell had 4 double-stranded chromosomes?

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Which of the following processes does NOT directly contribute to genetic variation in sexually reproducing organisms?

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If a species has a diploid chromosome number of 2n = 10, how many unique combinations of chromosomes are possible in the gametes due to independent assortment alone?

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What is the primary outcome of crossing over during meiosis?

<p>Generating completely new combinations of alleles on a chromosome. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In humans, how many different diploid combinations are theoretically possible through random fertilization?

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During spermatogenesis, what is the direct product of meiosis I?

<p>Secondary spermatocytes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining characteristic of oogenesis compared to spermatogenesis?

<p>Oogenesis results in the production of one functional egg and multiple polar bodies, compared to four sperm in spermatogenesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do the oocytes differ in terms of meiotic progression compared to spermatocytes leading up to fertilization?

<p>Oocytes are halted in meiosis I before maturation, whereas spermatocytes progress through both meiotic divisions continuously. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the significance of sexual reproduction regarding genetics?

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Flashcards

Mitosis

Cell division that produces two daughter cells genetically identical to the parent cell.

Meiosis

Process of cell division that results in four daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

Asexual reproduction

Reproduction involving only one parent, resulting in offspring genetically identical to the parent. Examples include budding in yeast and hydra.

Sexual reproduction

Reproduction involving two parents which combine genetic material to create a unique offspring.

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Fertilization

The fusion of a sperm cell and an egg cell to form a zygote, the first cell of a new organism.

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Crossing Over

The process where homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material during Prophase I of meiosis.

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Tetrad

A structure formed during Prophase I of meiosis, containing four chromatids, representing a pair of homologous chromosomes.

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Synapsis

The pairing of homologous chromosomes during Prophase I of meiosis, allowing for crossing over to occur.

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Anaphase I

The division of a cell into two daughter cells during meiosis, in which sister chromatids remain attached.

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Anaphase II

The division of a cell into two daughter cells during meiosis, in which sister chromatids separate and migrate to opposite poles.

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What is a karyotype?

A karyotype is an organized arrangement of chromosomes in a cell, often displayed as a visual representation.

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Homologous Chromosomes

Homologous chromosomes are pairs of chromosomes that are similar in size, shape, and genetic content. They carry genes for the same traits, but the specific versions of these genes (alleles) can differ.

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Diploid

A diploid cell refers to a cell that has two sets of chromosomes (2n). One set is inherited from the mother and the other set from the father.

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Haploid

A haploid cell refers to a cell that has only one set of chromosomes (n). This is produced through meiosis, which reduces the number of chromosomes in a cell by half.

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What is meiosis?

Meiosis is a specialized cell division process that reduces the number of chromosomes in a cell by half, resulting in the formation of gametes (sperm and egg cells).

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Meiosis Divisions

Meiosis is divided into two main divisions: Meiosis I and Meiosis II. Meiosis I separates homologous pairs, while Meiosis II separates sister chromatids.

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DNA Replication in Meiosis

Before Meiosis I begins, the DNA is duplicated, ensuring that each new gamete receives a complete set of genetic information.

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Why is meiosis important?

Meiosis is essential for sexual reproduction as it produces gametes, which are specialized cells that carry half the genetic information necessary to create a new organism.

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Meiosis I (Reduction Division)

The first division of meiosis separates homologous chromosome pairs, ensuring each gamete receives a haploid set of chromosomes.

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Metaphase I

The process where the chromosomes are arranged along the equator of the dividing cell, with each homologous chromosome pair facing opposite poles.

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Telophase I

Sister chromatids are still attached to each other at the centromere.

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Meiosis II

The second division of meiosis separates sister chromatids, resulting in four haploid daughter cells.

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Prophase II

The chromosomes condense and the nuclear envelope breaks down, preparing for the separation of sister chromatids.

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Metaphase II

The sister chromatids are aligned along the equator of the cell, ready for separation.

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Spermatogenesis

The process by which sperm cells are produced in the testes.

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Oogenesis

The process by which egg cells are produced in the ovaries.

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Independent Assortment of Chromosomes

The random assortment of chromosomes during meiosis. This leads to a wide variety of possible combinations of genes in the offspring.

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Random Fertilization

The fusion of a sperm cell and an egg cell to form a zygote.

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Driving Evolution

The process of natural selection that is driven by the variation in traits produced by genetic recombination during meiosis.

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Genetic Recombination

The process of meiosis creating new combinations of genes that are not found in the parent gametes.

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Meiosis I & II in Oogenesis

A primary oocyte undergoes meiosis I, producing a secondary oocyte and a smaller polar body. The secondary oocyte then undergoes meiosis II, resulting in a mature ovum (egg) and another polar body.

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Study Notes

Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction

  • Meiosis is a specialized cell division that produces gametes (sperm and egg cells).
  • Meiosis reduces the chromosome number by half, from diploid (2n) to haploid (n).
  • In humans, the diploid number is 46 and the haploid number is 23.
  • Meiosis involves two rounds of division: Meiosis I and Meiosis II.
  • Mitosis produces identical daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
  • Sexual reproduction involves the joining of sperm and egg to create a zygote.

Mitosis

  • Mitosis produces identical daughter cells.
  • Daughter cells have the same amount of DNA and the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
  • Mitosis is a form of asexual reproduction.

Asexual Reproduction

  • Asexual reproduction is used by single-celled eukaryotes like yeast, paramecium, amoeba, and simple multicellular eukaryotes like hydra..
  • Asexual reproduction produces offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.

Meiosis vs Mitosis

  • Meiosis reduces the chromosome number.
  • Meiosis involves 2 divisions.
  • Mitosis produces exact copies.
  • Mitosis is one division.
  • Mitosis ensures organism growth & repair.

Karyotype

  • A karyotype is a visual representation of an organism's chromosomes.
  • Homologous chromosomes have the same length and the same centromere position.

Homologous Chromosomes

  • Homologous chromosomes carry genes that control the same inherited characteristics.
  • Homologous chromosomes have matching genes in the same order at the same loci.
  • Each chromosome in a pair is considered homologous to the other.

Meiosis I

  • Reductional division
  • Homologous chromosomes separate, reducing the chromosome number.
  • Crossing over occurs in prophase I, exchanging genetic material between homologous chromosomes.

Meiosis II

  • Sister chromatids separate, resulting in four haploid cells.
  • Meiosis II is essentially a mitotic division of haploid cells.

DNA Replication

  • DNA replicates before meiosis.
  • DNA replication ensures that each chromosome has two identical copies (sister chromatids).
  • Sister chromatids are held together by the centromere.

Crossing Over

  • Crossing over occurs during prophase I of meiosis.
  • Homologous chromosomes exchange segments of DNA.
  • Crossing over creates new combinations of alleles on the chromosomes.
  • Crossing over increases genetic diversity.

Value of Sexual Reproduction

  • Sexual reproduction introduces genetic variation.
  • Genetic variation arises from independent assortment, crossing over, and random fertilization.
  • Genetic variation allows for a degree of adaptation to environmental changes.

Spermatogenesis

  • Formation of sperm cells in the testes.
  • Continuous and prolific process.
  • Each ejaculation can contain millions of sperm.

Oogenesis

  • Formation of egg cells in the ovaries
  • Involves unequal division to yield 1 functional egg cell and 2-3 polar bodies.
  • Meiosis 1 is completed during egg maturation, and meiosis 2 is completed only if the egg is fertilized.

Putting it all together

  • Meiosis produces gametes
  • Fertilization combines the genetic material from the gametes
  • Mitosis and development occurs after fertilization.

Mitosis vs Meiosis

  • Mitosis produces genetically identical cells, while meiosis produces genetically diverse cells.
  • There is one round of division in mitosis vs two rounds of division in meiosis.
  • Mitosis results in 2 daughter cells, while meiosis results in 4 daughter cells
  • Mitosis does not involve crossing over while meiosis does.

Overview of Meiosis

  • Meiosis has two parts (Meiosis I & Meiosis II)
  • Has 4 phases within each part (prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase)

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