Comparing and Contrasting Mitosis and Meiosis – Flashcards
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no pairing of homologous chromosomes occurs
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two cell divisions
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four daughter cells produced
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four daughter cells produced
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associated with growth and asexual reproduction
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associated with sexual reproduction
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one cell division
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two daughter cells produced
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mitosis and meiosis
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involves the duplication of chromosomes
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chromosome number is maintained
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chromosome number is halved
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crossing over between homologous chromosomes may occur
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daughter cells are identical to the parent cell
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daughter cells are not identical to the parent cell
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produces gametes
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produces body cells
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diploid cells are produced
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haploid cells are produced
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23 chromosomes in each daughter cell
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46 chromosomes in each daughter cell
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46 chromosomes in interphase, and 92 chromosomes in prophase immediately following interphase
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tetrads are formed
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crossing over occurs
