Chapter 6: Meiosis Study Guide

University:
Washington State University
Course:
MATH 172 | Calculus II
Academic year:

2022
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2
Author:

Decker Haag

Name_____________________ Block__________ Review and Study Guide for Meiosis What to study for the test: ● Chapter 6.1, 6.2, 6.6 ● Class Notes Types of questions on the test: ● Multiple choice ● Fill in the blank ● Short answer Review Questions: 1. Can meiosis be used to explain differences between siblings? Support your answer with three pieces of evidence. The DNA produces different gametes 2. What are some advantages of having unique traits? 3. What two sex chromosomes would a female have? Two X chromosomes 4. What two sex chromosomes would a male have? one x and one y chromosome 5. What are autosomes? Any chromosomes that arent sex chromosomes 6. Which type of cell division produces genetically identical cells? Mitosis 7. Which type of cell division produces genetically different cells? meiosis 8. Define independent assortment? How different genes seperate 9. During what phase of meiosis does crossing over occur? Prophase I 10. What are homologous chromosomes? A pair of chromosomes with the same genes.