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Cell Division - Meiosis
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- 1What are the two cells used in sexual reproduction called?Gametes
- 2How many chromosomes does a gamete have and why?A Gamete has 23 chromosomes so that it can join with the other parent cell to have the right number of chromosomes for a normal body cell.
- 3How does sexual reproduction produce vatiation?By combining chromosomes from both parent cells so that the new cell has a mixture of features from both parents.
- 4How many divisions does meiosis involve?Two
- 5Where does meiosis happen?In the reproductive organs
- 6Describe the first division in meiosis1) The DNA duplicates itself
2) The chromosomes line up in the center of the cell in pairs
3) The pairs get pulled to opposite sides of the cell - 7What is the difference between the first and second divisions in meiosis?In the second division, the DNA doesn't duplicate itself
- 8How many gametes do you get as a result of meiosis?Four
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- GCSE Biology (B2b) Flashcards on Cell Division - Meiosis, created by francesca graham on 07/04/2016.
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