Meiosis – The Process (Grade 12 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Quizzes
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What type of cells does meiosis produce?
What type of cells does meiosis produce?
Four haploid gametes
Where does meiosis occur in animals?
Where does meiosis occur in animals?
Ovaries and testes
Why is Meiosis I called a reduction division?
Why is Meiosis I called a reduction division?
It reduces diploid to haploid
During which phase does crossing over occur?
During which phase does crossing over occur?
Prophase I
What does crossing over create?
What does crossing over create?
Genetic variation
What occurs during Metaphase I?
What occurs during Metaphase I?
Random arrangement of chromosomes
What moves to opposite poles during Anaphase I?
What moves to opposite poles during Anaphase I?
Whole chromosomes
How many cells result from one complete meiosis?
How many cells result from one complete meiosis?
Four haploid cells
What happens to homologous chromosomes in Prophase II?
What happens to homologous chromosomes in Prophase II?
They are no longer in pairs
Does crossing over occur during Meiosis II?
Does crossing over occur during Meiosis II?
No, only in Meiosis I