The number of chromosomes humans get from each parent.
What is 23 chromosomes?
A cell with half the number of chromosomes
These pull apart the chromosomes during anaphase. These were represented by the yellow pieces in the lab yesterday.
What is the spindle fiber?
This must happen before Meiosis begins.
What is DNA replication/Interphase?
A cell with sets/pairs of chromosomes.
What is a diploid cell?
Meiosis I can be divided into ____________, but Meiosis II can be divided into _____________.
What are Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase (for both)?
This is made possible by the process of meiosis and sexual reproduction.
What is genetic variation?
Organisms must have certain numbers of chromosomes to function properly.
Why is chromosome number important?
4 cells with only half the number of chromosomes as the original cell so that when two of these cells join the offspring can have the right amount of chromosomes
What is the result of meiosis and why is this important?
This is the name of the process the organisms go through to make identical cells in order to grow and develop.
What is mitosis?