Meiosis Terms to know: Match the words below to the definitions given in the
table.
A
Division of a nucleus into two genetically identical nuclei
B
Cell division process that produces haploid gametes
C
General body cell which have the diploid number of
chromosomes
D
Sex cells (sperm and egg) which have the haploid number
of chromosomes
E
A pair of chromosomes that carry the same genes
F
DNA segment that carries the code for a specific protein
G
Specific location of a gene on a chromosome
H
One form of a gene for a specific trait
I
Chromosome number in a somatic cell, where there are
two chromosomes of each type
J
Chromosome number in gametes, where the number of
chromosomes are half the diploid number.
K
The first cell of a new organism formed by the union of
gametes
L
Pairing of homologous chromosomes during meiosis
M
Paired set of homologous chromosomes (a total of four
chromatids)
N
Site on a tetrad where chromatids separate and reunite
O
Exchange of chromosome segments between homologous
chromosomes during meiosis
Allele
Chiasma (plural Chiasmata)
Crossing over (recombination)
Diploid number (2n)
Gametes
Gene
Haploid number (n)
Homologous chromosomes
Locus (plural: loci)
Meiosis
Mitosis
Somatic cells
Synapsis
Tetrad
zygote