Meiosis Crossword Puzzle

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Across
  1. 1. Molecule that contains genetic information
  2. 4. One copy of a duplicated chromosome
  3. 6. Reproductive cell such as a sperm or egg
  4. 7. Cell with one set of chromosomes
  5. 9. Stage when chromosomes line up in the middle
  6. 12. Describes how chromosome pairs separate randomly
  7. 15. Cell division that produces four genetically different cells
  8. 16. Number of cells produced by meiosis
  9. 17. Region where sister chromatids are joined
  10. 18. Division of the cell's cytoplasm
  11. 19. Structure that moves chromosomes during cell division
  12. 22. Stage when chromosomes become visible
  13. 23. Matching chromosomes from each parent
Down
  1. 2. Cell structure that contains chromosomes
  2. 3. Differences in traits among individuals
  3. 5. Four chromatids paired together
  4. 6. Related to genes and inherited traits
  5. 8. Structure that carries genetic information
  6. 10. Cell with two sets of chromosomes
  7. 11. Stage when chromosomes move apart
  8. 13. Exchange of DNA between homologous chromosomes
  9. 14. Process that creates new gene combinations
  10. 18. Structure that helps organize cell division
  11. 20. Stage when chromosomes reach opposite ends
  12. 21. Identical copies of a chromosome