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cell cycle
M phase
chromosome
chromatid
homologous chromosomes
sister chromatids
diploid
haploid
mitosis
meiosis
asexual reproduction
sexual reproduction
DNA replication
somatic cell
germline cell
gamete
fertilization
centrosome
spindle apparatus
nuclear envelope
synapsis
synaptonemal_complex
crossing over
bivalent
chiasma (chiasmata)
sister_chromatid_cohesion
metaphase plate
kinetochore
metaphase checkpoint
nondisjunction
Know the events associated with each phase.
Prophase I
Metaphase I
Anaphase I
Telophase I
Prophase II
Metaphase II
Anaphase II
Telophase II
Describe and understand the consequences of nondisjunction.
What makes homologous chromosomes "homologous?"
What type of cell division is associated with asexual reproduction?
What type of cell division is associated with sexual reproduction?
What does 2n=8 mean?
Is the cell diploid or haploid?
How many chromosomes are in the nucleus of a cell?
In prophase I of meiosis, how many chromatids are found in the nucleus?
In prophase II of meiosis, how many chromatids are found in the nucleus of one cell?
If this cell underwent meiosis, how many chromosomes would be found in each of the four daughter cells?
How is prophase I distinguished from prophase II?
Are two connected sister chromatids considered one chromosome?
When are the chromatids considered individual chromosomes?
When do cells become haploid in meiosis?
Compare and contrast the processes of mitosis and meiosis.
What types of cells go through mitosis in contrast to the types of cells that go through meiosis?
What is the benefit of sexual reporduction over asexual reporduction?
What is meant by "random fertilization?"
Describe and understand the consequences of nondisjunction in meiosis I and meiosis II.