Chromosomal Number

Question 1

After fertilization, the zygote then undergoes?

Answer 1

undergoes mitosis

Question 2

During fertilization, the final stages of ______ occur in the ovum?

Answer 2

meiosis

Question 3

Define meiosis

Answer 3

creates daughter cells with HALF the # of chromosomes compared to the parent cell

Question 4

What is meant by HALF the # of chromosomes during meiosis?

Answer 4

HAPLOID

Question 5

Define mitosis

Answer 5

one parent cell divides and creates two daughter cells with same genetic compliment

Question 6

What is meant by TWO daughter cells during mitosis?

Answer 6

DIPLOID

Question 7

How many chromosomes are in diploid?

Answer 7

46 chromosomes

Question 8

How many chromosomes are in haploid?

Answer 8

23 chromosomes