BIOL 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Oogenesis, Synapsis, Spermatogenesis

108 views4 pages

Document Summary

Meiosis serves two major functions: reducing chromosome number, shuffle chromosomes in cell to produce genetically different gametes. Have same size, shape and construction (location of centromere) Contain same genes for the same traits. Child receives one member of each homologous pair from each parent. May contain different versions of the same gene. Both males and females have 23 pairs of chromosomes. 23 pairs, 46 total chromosomes = diploid (2n: haploid number (n) in gametes- 23 chromosomes. Life cycle: in sexually reproducing organisms refers to all the reproductive events that occur from one generation to the next. Mitosis involved in continued growth of a child and repair of tissues throughout life somatic (body) cells are diploid. Meiosis reduces the chromosome number from diploid to haploid. Gametes (egg and sperm) have only one member of each homologous pair. Egg and sperm join to form diploid zygote.

Get access

Grade+
$40 USD/m
Billed monthly
Grade+
Homework Help
Study Guides
Textbook Solutions
Class Notes
Textbook Notes
Booster Class
10 Verified Answers
Class+
$30 USD/m
Billed monthly
Class+
Homework Help
Study Guides
Textbook Solutions
Class Notes
Textbook Notes
Booster Class
7 Verified Answers

Related Documents

Related Questions