Question

directions: use the word bank on the left to match the correct term with the definition on the right. a. meiosis i b. somatic cells c. male d. meiosis ii e. female f. gametes g. diploid h. zygote body cells xx xy a cell with two of each kind of chromosome the name of the cell created when a sperm fuses with an egg separates homologous pairs of chromosomes separates sister chromatids resulting in half the number of chromosomes per cell sex cells directions: identify each statement below as applying to \somatic cells\ or \gametes.\ 1. another term for sex cells gametes 2. egg and sperm gametes 3. formed throughout an organism’s life somatic cells 4. form in body cells somatic cells 5. identical to all of the other cells of similar function 6. cells are haploid gametes directions: identify the stage of meiosis that is described below. 7. sister chromatids line up in the middle of the cell. 8. four individual nuclear membranes begin to form. 9. sister chromatids are separated 10. the cytoplasm is split and forms two cells. 11. crossing over occurs. 12. paired homologous chromosomes separate.

Explanation:

1. Gametes are sex - cells. Egg and sperm are gametes. Somatic cells are body cells formed throughout an organism's life and are identical to other cells of similar function. Gametes are haploid.
2. In meiosis II, sister chromatids line up in the middle of the cell, then separate, and the cytoplasm splits to form two cells. Four individual nuclear membranes form at the end of meiosis II. Crossing - over and separation of homologous chromosomes occur in meiosis I.

Answer:

1. Somatic cells
2. Meiosis II
3. Meiosis II
4. Meiosis II
5. Meiosis II
6. Meiosis I
7. Meiosis I