Meiosis 2: Chromosome and Chromatid Count Confusion

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In summary, genetics is the study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation in living organisms. Traits are inherited through the passing down of genes from parents to their offspring and can be predicted using a Punnett square. There is a difference between genotype and phenotype, with genotype referring to the genetic makeup and phenotype referring to the physical characteristics of an organism. Genetic variation occurs through genetic recombination during sexual reproduction.
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A somatic mouse cell has 40 chromosomes, I know for meiosis 1 (prophase-telophase) it has 40 chromosomes and 80 chromatids. For meiosis 2 however I get confused. For prophase 2- telophase 2 would it then have 40 chromosomes and 160 chromatids? Thank you!

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40 chromosomes and 160 chromatids?
 
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Thanks for the post! Sorry you aren't generating responses at the moment. Do you have any further information, come to any new conclusions or is it possible to reword the post?
 

1. What is genetics?

Genetics is the study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation in living organisms.

2. How are traits inherited?

Traits are inherited through the passing down of genes from parents to their offspring. These genes contain instructions for specific traits, such as eye color or height.

3. What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, while phenotype refers to the physical characteristics or traits that are expressed as a result of the genotype.

4. What is a Punnett square?

A Punnett square is a visual tool used to predict the possible outcomes of a genetic cross between two individuals, based on their genotypes.

5. How does genetic variation occur?

Genetic variation occurs through the process of genetic recombination, which is the exchange of genetic material between chromosomes during sexual reproduction.

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