Meiosis (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Flashcards
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Phase when DNA replication occurs
Phase when DNA replication occurs
Interphase
Nucleoplasm
Nucleoplasm
Fluid inside the nucleus
Chromatin
Chromatin
Tangled network of genetic material when not dividing
Chromosome structure before replication
Chromosome structure before replication
Single-stranded
Chromosome structure after replication
Chromosome structure after replication
Double-stranded (two chromatids joined at centromere)
Point joining two chromatids
Point joining two chromatids
Centromere
Relationship between chromatids
Relationship between chromatids
Identical copies
Significance of DNA replication for meiosis
Significance of DNA replication for meiosis
Ensures enough genetic material for distribution to daughters
What meiosis produces
What meiosis produces
Gametes with half the chromosome number
Chromosome number in human body cells
Chromosome number in human body cells
46 chromosomes