Question

The stage between first and second meiotic divisions with no DNA synthesis is called ___ and is ____-lived

Answer 1

Learning Objectives

Describe the chromosomal makeup of a cell using the terms chromosome, sister chromatid, homologous chromosome, diploid, haploid, and tetrad

Recognize the function and products of mitosis and meiosis

Compare and contrast the behaviors of chromosomes in mitosis and meiosis

Recognize when cells are diploid vs. haploid

Predict DNA content of cells in different phases of mitosis and meiosis

Recall and describe the phases of the cell cycle

Relate the cell cycle stages to changes in DNA content