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1. Meiosis is a type of cell division that results in haploid cells called gametes. It involves two rounds of division and produces four daughter cells from one parent cell. 2. During meiosis I, homologous chromosomes pair up and may exchange genetic material through crossing over. The homologous chromosomes then separate, resulting in two daughter cells each with one chromosome from each pair. 3. Meiosis II then divides each of these daughter cells into two cells, resulting in four haploid daughter cells each with a random assortment of one of each type of chromosome. This contributes to genetic variation in offspring.

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  • Genetic Recombination,
  • Tetrad Formation,
  • Asexual Reproduction,
  • Oogenesis,
  • Genetic Material,
  • Daughter Cells,
  • Zygote,
  • Prophase II,
  • Telophase II,
  • Spermatogenesis
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Meiosis Worksheet

1. Meiosis is a type of cell division that results in haploid cells called gametes. It involves two rounds of division and produces four daughter cells from one parent cell. 2. During meiosis I, homologous chromosomes pair up and may exchange genetic material through crossing over. The homologous chromosomes then separate, resulting in two daughter cells each with one chromosome from each pair. 3. Meiosis II then divides each of these daughter cells into two cells, resulting in four haploid daughter cells each with a random assortment of one of each type of chromosome. This contributes to genetic variation in offspring.

Uploaded by

IZ - 12JR 1013186 Lincoln Alexander SS
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
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Topics covered

  • Genetic Recombination,
  • Tetrad Formation,
  • Asexual Reproduction,
  • Oogenesis,
  • Genetic Material,
  • Daughter Cells,
  • Zygote,
  • Prophase II,
  • Telophase II,
  • Spermatogenesis
  • Meiosis Worksheet Introduction
  • Meiosis Process Details
  • Characteristics and Key Events of Meiosis

Meiosis Worksheet 🦉

Meiosis Phases

Name of Phase Description Sketch

- spindle forms
Prophase I - homologous chromosomes pair up
- crossing over occurs (2n = 6)

-chromosomes line up along the equatorial


plate in pairs.
- homologous chromosomes remain paired.
Metaphase I -spindle microtubules attach to the
kinetochores on each centromere.
- orientation of each pair of chromosomes is
random and independent of the other pairs

-spindle microtubules contract, pulling the 2


members of each homologous pair to
opposite poles of the cell.
Anaphase I -when the spindle fibers have fully
contracted, each pole has one complete set
of duplicated chromosomes
2n=6

-a nuclear membrane reforms around each


set of duplicated chromosomes
Telophase I -cytokinesis divides the original cell into 2
haploid, non-identical, daughter cells
-2n=6

-in each daughter cell, the nuclear


Prophase II membrane breaks down,
-and a new spindle forms

-chromosomes line up along the equatorial


plate
Metaphase II -spindle microtubules attach to the
kinetochores on each centromere

- centromeres split and each former


chromosome becomes 2 separate
chromosomes
Anaphase II - spindle microtubules contract pulling the 2
members of each pair of chromosomes (that
were formerly sister chromatids) to opposite
poles of the cell
- nuclear envelope reforms around the 4
sets of daughter chromosomes
Telophase II -chromosomes uncoil
(and cytokinesis) - cytokinesis divides the 2 daughter cells
into 4, genetically unique, haploid cells

1. A cell with two pairs of each set of chromosomes is called a [ diploid / haploid ] cell.
These cells are typically found throughout the body tissues and are called [ germ / somatic ] cells.

2. A cell with only one set of chromosomes is called [ diploid / haploid ] cell.
These types of cells are found in the reproductive organs and are called [ germ / somatic ] cells.

3. Sperm and egg cells are called [ gametes / zygotes ]. A fertilized egg is a [ gamete / zygote ].
4. A type of cell division that results in diploid cells: [ meiosis / mitosis ]
5. A type of cell division that results in haploid cells. [ meiosis / mitosis ]

6. When a sperm and egg combine, it is called Zygote.


7. What is the diploid number for humans? 2n What is the haploid number? 1n
8. Matching chromosomes are called homologous pairs.
9. During prophase I of meiosis, these pairs form a tetrad in a process called _____synapsis__.
10. When homologous chromosomes exchange genes, it is called: crossing over.
11. How many daughter cells are created at the end of meiosis I?4 meiosis II?4
12. During meiosis, chromosomes will split into daughter cells randomly, making each gamete unique. This is
called haploid cells.
13. The process by which sperm are made is called spermatogenesis.
14. The process by which eggs are made is called Oogenesis.
15. During the creation of an oocyte, 3 additional haploid cells are created that will not be fertilized, these cells
are called polar bodies.
16. A fertilized egg is called a zygote.

17. Label the Phases

Prophase I Metaphase I Anaphase I Telophase I


Prophase II Metaphase II Anaphase II Telophase II

18. Indicate whether the characteristic applies to mitosis, meiosis, or both, by checking the box.

Mitosis Meiosis

Pairing of homologous chromosomes occur

Two divisions

Two daughter cells produced

Chromosome number is halved

Involves duplication of chromosomes

Crossing over occurs

Associated with growth and asexual reproduction

Associated with sexual reproduction

Produces gametes

Associated with cancer


Produces identical daughter cells

Recombination occurs

Occurs in plants and animals

Four daughter cells are produced

19. What are the key events in Meiosis I?

- chromosomes in a diploid cell resegregate, producing four haploid daughter cells.


- DNA replication precedes the start of meiosis I.
- During prophase I, homologous chromosomes pair and form synapses, a step unique to meiosis.

20. In what two ways does meiosis produce genetic variation?

Meiosis is important for creating genetic variation in a species in two ways:


1. independent assortment
2. crossing over (recombination)

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