answersLogoWhite

0

Meiosis is a type of cell division that produces gametes. During this process, the diploid number of chromosomes in the DNA is halved, becoming a haploid number.

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What is it called when a change in the chromosome during meiosis occurs?

This change is know as polyploidy.


Is crossing over a process that occurs during mitosis or meiosis?

Crossing over is a process that occurs during meiosis.


When does crossing occurs in meiosis?

Crossing over occurs during Prophase I.


Physical process that occurs more than once during meiosis?

During the process known as meiosis, cytokinesis occurs twice. Meiosis is cell division and is associated with sexual reproduction.


Is crossing over a key process that occurs during both mitosis and meiosis?

Yes, crossing over is a key process that occurs during both mitosis and meiosis.


Is duplication of paired chromosomes in the first stage of meiosis?

Yes duplication of chromosomes occurs during the first stage of meiosis or during prophase.


When a child has Trisomy when does the mutation occur?

during meiosis


Crossing over occurs during which phase of meiosis?

Crossing over occurs during Prophase I of meiosis.


Recombination occurs during?

meiosis


During which stage of meiosis are the bivalents arranged along the equator?

During the metaphase I meiosis are the bivalents are arranged along the equator. During the prophase I of meiosis I the crossing over occurs.


Which process occurs when chromosomes do no separate during meiosis?

nondijunction


Does crossing over occur in meiosis?

Yes, crossing over occurs during meiosis. It is the process where homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material, increasing genetic variation among offspring. This occurs during prophase I of meiosis.