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The synthesis of nucleotides used for the next round of DNA replication occurs during the ______ phase.
The synthesis of nucleotides used for the next round of DNA replication occurs during the ______ phase.
G1
During the ______ phase, cells prepare for division and protein synthesis occurs.
During the ______ phase, cells prepare for division and protein synthesis occurs.
G2
The ______ phase is where DNA replication takes place.
The ______ phase is where DNA replication takes place.
S
Meiosis produces ______ daughter cells at the end of the process.
Meiosis produces ______ daughter cells at the end of the process.
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In meiosis, the ______ phase involves the condensation of genetic material into visible chromosomes.
In meiosis, the ______ phase involves the condensation of genetic material into visible chromosomes.
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In Metaphase I, spindle microtubules move the tetrad to the center of the cell, forming the ______ plate.
In Metaphase I, spindle microtubules move the tetrad to the center of the cell, forming the ______ plate.
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During Anaphase I, the homologous chromosomes separate completely from each other, moving to opposite ends of the ______.
During Anaphase I, the homologous chromosomes separate completely from each other, moving to opposite ends of the ______.
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In Telophase I, chromosomes are still doubled and are in the ______ state.
In Telophase I, chromosomes are still doubled and are in the ______ state.
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Prophase II does not include the steps of leptotene, zygotene, pachytene, diplotene, and ______.
Prophase II does not include the steps of leptotene, zygotene, pachytene, diplotene, and ______.
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Meiosis involves two rounds of division without allowing the S phase to occur after the first division, which are called MEIOSIS I and MEIOSIS ______.
Meiosis involves two rounds of division without allowing the S phase to occur after the first division, which are called MEIOSIS I and MEIOSIS ______.
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In Anaphase II, the sister chromatids ______ and are pulled toward opposite poles of the cell.
In Anaphase II, the sister chromatids ______ and are pulled toward opposite poles of the cell.
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The sex cell, or gametes, fuse together to form a ______, which grows into a new adult.
The sex cell, or gametes, fuse together to form a ______, which grows into a new adult.
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Each gamete contains one complete set of chromosomes and is said to be ______.
Each gamete contains one complete set of chromosomes and is said to be ______.
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The zygote has two complete sets of chromosomes, making it ______.
The zygote has two complete sets of chromosomes, making it ______.
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Meiosis occurs only in the production of reproductive cells, known as ______.
Meiosis occurs only in the production of reproductive cells, known as ______.
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All events in prophase of mitosis occur during prophase ______ of meiosis.
All events in prophase of mitosis occur during prophase ______ of meiosis.
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During anaphase of meiosis, homologous chromosomes are separated and pulled toward opposite ______ of the cell.
During anaphase of meiosis, homologous chromosomes are separated and pulled toward opposite ______ of the cell.
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After telophase, the process that follows is called ______.
After telophase, the process that follows is called ______.
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