Meiosis - Page 8

Questions
  • What happens first in meiosis in female sex cells?
  • What process occurs when chromosomes do not separate during meiosis?
  • During which phase of meiosis do tetrads line up in the middle of the cell?
  • Why is meiosis necessary in order for sexual reproduction and fertilization to occur?
  • When are the homologous pairs of chromosomes separated?
  • Crossing over rarely occurs in mitosis, unlike meiosis. Why?
  • What are 5 differences between mitosis and meiosis?