1. 11-4 Meiosis
Ms. Ioimo

2. Meiosis
Definition:
Process of reduction division in which the number of chromosomes per cell is cut in half through the separation of homologous chromosomes in a diploid cell.
Sentence:
Meiosis happens in our SEX cells and makes 4 DIFFERENT cells.

3. Homologous Definition:
Term used to refer to chromosomes that each have a corresponding chromosomes from the opposite-sex parent
Sentence:
Homologous means ___________.

4. Diploid
Definition:
Term used to refer to a cell that contains both sets of homologous chromosomes.
Sentence:
Diploid means ________. It is symbolized as _______.

5. Haploid
Definition:
Term used to refer to a cell that contains only a single set of genes.
Sentence:
Haploid means ____________. It is symbolized as _____.

6. Crossing Over Definition:
process in which homologous chromosomes exchange portions of their chromatids during meiosis.
Sentence:
Chromosomes ____________ genetic information when crossing over.

12. Meiosis
Mitosis