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Which of the following events is unique to meiosis I, compared to both mitosis and meiosis II?
Which of the following events is unique to meiosis I, compared to both mitosis and meiosis II?
- Pairing of homologous chromosomes. (correct)
- Separation of sister chromatids.
- Breakdown of the nuclear envelope.
- Replication of DNA.
During spermatogenesis, what is the outcome of a single spermatogonium undergoing meiosis?
During spermatogenesis, what is the outcome of a single spermatogonium undergoing meiosis?
- Four diploid sperm cells.
- Four haploid sperm cells. (correct)
- Two diploid spermatids.
- One haploid sperm cell and three polar bodies.
In oogenesis, the process pauses at prophase I until puberty. What is the significance of this pause?
In oogenesis, the process pauses at prophase I until puberty. What is the significance of this pause?
- It ensures that only oocytes with fully repaired DNA are released.
- It prevents premature ovulation before the female reaches reproductive maturity. (correct)
- It allows for the accumulation of nutrients in the oocyte.
- It synchronizes the development of all oocytes in the ovaries.
What would be the most likely consequence if crossing over did not occur during meiosis I?
What would be the most likely consequence if crossing over did not occur during meiosis I?
Why is meiosis referred to as a reduction division?
Why is meiosis referred to as a reduction division?
During anaphase II, what separates?
During anaphase II, what separates?
If a cell entering meiosis has 20 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will each daughter cell have after meiosis II?
If a cell entering meiosis has 20 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will each daughter cell have after meiosis II?
Between meiosis I and meiosis II, there is a period called interkinesis. What is a key difference between interkinesis and interphase?
Between meiosis I and meiosis II, there is a period called interkinesis. What is a key difference between interkinesis and interphase?
In which of the following stages of meiosis do homologous chromosomes line up along the metaphase plate?
In which of the following stages of meiosis do homologous chromosomes line up along the metaphase plate?
Where does spermatogenesis occur?
Where does spermatogenesis occur?
What is the immediate result after Telophase I in meiosis?
What is the immediate result after Telophase I in meiosis?
During which phase of spermatogenesis does the secondary spermatocyte become a spermatid?
During which phase of spermatogenesis does the secondary spermatocyte become a spermatid?
During oogenesis, the first meiotic division results in one secondary oocyte and one polar body. What determines which daughter cell becomes the secondary oocyte?
During oogenesis, the first meiotic division results in one secondary oocyte and one polar body. What determines which daughter cell becomes the secondary oocyte?
If a diploid cell with 4 chromosomes undergoes meiosis, and nondisjunction occurs in one chromosome during meiosis II, what is the chromosome number in the resulting gametes?
If a diploid cell with 4 chromosomes undergoes meiosis, and nondisjunction occurs in one chromosome during meiosis II, what is the chromosome number in the resulting gametes?
How does the process of meiosis contribute to genetic diversity?
How does the process of meiosis contribute to genetic diversity?
During Anaphase I, what cellular structures pull the homologous chromosomes apart?
During Anaphase I, what cellular structures pull the homologous chromosomes apart?
What is the role of interkinesis between meiosis I and meiosis II?
What is the role of interkinesis between meiosis I and meiosis II?
What is the significance of the reduction in chromosome number during meiosis?
What is the significance of the reduction in chromosome number during meiosis?
How does prophase I of meiosis differ significantly from prophase II?
How does prophase I of meiosis differ significantly from prophase II?
What meiotic event contributes directly to generating new combinations of alleles in the resulting gametes?
What meiotic event contributes directly to generating new combinations of alleles in the resulting gametes?
During which phase of meiosis I does the critical event of genetic recombination (crossing over) occur, and what is its primary significance?
During which phase of meiosis I does the critical event of genetic recombination (crossing over) occur, and what is its primary significance?
In comparing spermatogenesis and oogenesis, which statement accurately describes a key difference in the timing or outcome of these processes?
In comparing spermatogenesis and oogenesis, which statement accurately describes a key difference in the timing or outcome of these processes?
What is the significance of the period between meiosis I and meiosis II, known as interkinesis?
What is the significance of the period between meiosis I and meiosis II, known as interkinesis?
How does the alignment of chromosomes during metaphase I contribute to genetic diversity?
How does the alignment of chromosomes during metaphase I contribute to genetic diversity?
Flashcards
Meiosis
Meiosis
Cell division that produces four daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
Germ cells
Germ cells
Special cells where meiosis begins, located in the testes (males) and ovaries (females). They have the full complement of chromosomes.
Synapsis
Synapsis
The pairing of homologous chromosomes during prophase I of meiosis.
Tetrad
Tetrad
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Crossing Over
Crossing Over
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Interkinesis
Interkinesis
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Reduction Division
Reduction Division
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Spermatogenesis
Spermatogenesis
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Oogenesis
Oogenesis
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Sister Chromatids
Sister Chromatids
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Prophase I
Prophase I
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Metaphase I
Metaphase I
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Anaphase I
Anaphase I
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Telophase I
Telophase I
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Prophase II
Prophase II
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Metaphase II
Metaphase II
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Anaphase II
Anaphase II
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Telophase II
Telophase II
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Diploid Cells
Diploid Cells
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Crossing Over Significance
Crossing Over Significance
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Meiosis Type
Meiosis Type
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Spermatogenesis Timing
Spermatogenesis Timing
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Oogenesis Interruption
Oogenesis Interruption
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Study Notes
Meiosis
- Meiosis differs from mitosis in a few key ways
- Meiosis begins in special cells called germ cells
- Located in the testes in males and ovaries in females
- Germ cells are diploid, they have the complete number of chromosomes
- During Interphase, the DNA replicates and the cell prepares
- Meiosis I and Meiosis II are the two parts
Meiosis I
- During prophase I, the nucleus and nucleolus break down, and chromosomes thicken and become visible
- Chromosomes pair up, forming a tetrad, where crossing over occurs
- DNA jumps from one chromosome to the other during crossing over
- Spindle fibers pull the tetrads to the middle of the cell during metaphase I
- Homologous chromosomes are pulled apart during anaphase I
- During telophase I, chromosomes reach the poles, nuclei reform, the cell divides, forming 2 haploid cells with half the number of chromosomes
- After telophase I, the cells enter interkinesis which looks like interphase, except DNA replication does not occur again
Meiosis II
- In prophase II, the nucleus and nucleolus breakdown, and chromosomes become visible
- Chromosomes are pulled to the middle during metaphase II
- During anaphase II, sister chromatids separate
- During telophase II, the chromosomes reach the poles, nuclei reform, and cells divide to form 4 haploid cells
- Because the overall number of chromosomes is reduced, meiosis is known as reduction division
Meiosis in Males vs Females
- Spermatogenesis is the term for meiosis in males, occurring in the testes
- Spermatogenesis starts at puberty where one cell is released per month which correlates with the menstrual cycle, it continues until death, producing 4 sperm cells
- Oogenesis is the term for meiosis in females, occurring in the ovaries
- Oogenesis starts before birth but pauses at prophase I, resuming at puberty where one cell is released per month which correlates with the menstrual cycle
- Oogenesis continues until menopause, and only one egg cell is produced along with 3 polar bodies
- The one viable egg is called an ovum
- The three non-viable cells are called polar bodies
- During fertilization, the fusion of 2 haploid gametes, a zygote is formed
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Explore Meiosis I, the first phase of meiosis, where germ cells in the testes or ovaries undergo DNA replication. Learn about prophase I, metaphase I, anaphase I, and telophase I, crucial stages that result in two haploid cells, halving the chromosome number.
