Meiosis and Population Genetics

What phase does replication occur?

interphase

As a result of meiosis you get

4 haploid cells

What condition is not a requirement for Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium?

frequent migration

What event occurs during Prophase 1 of meiosis?

Crossing over between homologous chromosomes

Which 2 cells would be more genetically similar to each other?

two somatic cells produced by the same person

meiosis makes _____

gametes- sperm and egg cells

How many chromosomes are in sperm and egg cells?

23

What happens during metaphase 1?

homologs line up in pairs

recombinant chromosomes

after crossing over occurs

what happens during metaphase 1?

chromosome pairs (homologs) line up in the middle

what happens during anaphase 1?

The chromosomes are pulled to opposite sides

what happens during telophase 1?

2 nuclei form

what happens in prophase 2?

nothing

what happens during metaphase 2?

chromosomes line up in a single file line

what happens in anaphase 2?

the chromatids are separated

what happens in telophase 2?

4 cells form

nondisjunction

chromosomes don’t separate properly