Mitosis vs. Meiosis

2. In humans, how many chromosomes are present in somatic cells?

17. What is the term for the specific position of a gene on a chromosome?

10. Which of the following cells would undergo meiosis?

5. What process occurs during prophase I of meiosis that increases genetic variation?

20. How many pairs of homologous chromosomes are in human somatic cells?

16. What ensures genetic variability during meiosis?

7. What is the diploid chromosome number in human cells?

1. What is the primary difference between mitosis and meiosis in terms of the number of cell divisions?

3. What is the term for cells that contain half the normal number of chromosomes?

9. What are the two different forms of the same gene called?

6. How many haploid cells are produced from one diploid cell after completing meiosis?

18. Why do cells need to undergo division?

14. What is formed when a sperm cell and egg cell unite during fertilization?

8. During which phase of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?

13. During which stage of mitosis do the chromosomes separate and move to opposite poles?

15. Which of these represents the correct order of mitotic phases?

4. During which stage of mitosis do chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

19. What happens during cytokinesis?

11. What is the process of cells becoming specialized called?

12. What type of cells contain pairs of homologous chromosomes?

Chiefs or Eagles?