Meiosis – The Process (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Flashcards
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Type of cell division for sexual reproduction
Type of cell division for sexual reproduction
Meiosis
Number of haploid cells produced by meiosis
Number of haploid cells produced by meiosis
Four
Two consecutive divisions in meiosis
Two consecutive divisions in meiosis
Meiosis I and Meiosis II
Which division reduces diploid to haploid?
Which division reduces diploid to haploid?
Meiosis I (reduction division)
Process of gamete production in reproductive organs
Process of gamete production in reproductive organs
Gametogenesis
Exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes
Exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes
Crossing over
Phase when crossing over occurs
Phase when crossing over occurs
Prophase I
Points where chromatids overlap during crossing over
Points where chromatids overlap during crossing over
Chiasmata
Random positioning of chromosomes at equator
Random positioning of chromosomes at equator
Random arrangement
Mnemonic for meiosis phases
Mnemonic for meiosis phases
PMAT (Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase)