Definitions
Gamete-producing cells
What are Germ Cells?
Each pair of homologous chromosomes align side by side
What is Prophase I?
Resting phase. Occurs between the first and second division of Meiosis
A pair of homologous chromosomes, made up of four chromatids.
What is a Tetrad?
Chromosomes move away from one another to opposite sides of the spindles
What is Anaphase?
In female animals, Meiosis taking place in the ovaries.
What is Oogenesis?
Aligning of homologous chromosomes
What is Synapsis?
Chromatids move to opposite sides of the cell, two nuclei formed. Final phase of cell division.
What is Telophase?
The gain of an extra chromosome.
What is Trisomy?
What is Meiosis
Phase after Telophase. Part of Mitosis
What is Cytokinesis?
One chromosome is lost//nondisjuntion
What is Monosomy?
Occurs when non-sister chromatids exchange genes. Responsible for the pass on of parental characteristics.
What is Crossing Over?
Separation of the two genetically identical daughter cells.
What is Cytokinesis
Form of cell division that produces daughter cells with fewer chromosomes than the parent cells.
What is Reduction Division?