Match each characteristic to the correct vocabulary term Each term will have 2 characteristics. 1. __ __ Mitosis 2. __ __ Meiosis 3. __ __ Crossing Over A. Cell division for sex cells B. Creates 2 cells C. Cell division for body cells D. It happens during prophase 1 of meiosis E. Creates 4 cells F. Exchange of segments of homolog chromosomes

## Step 1<br />Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus. This process is typical for ordinary growth and repair in the body. Therefore, it matches with characteristics B (creates 2 cells) and C (cell division for body cells).<br /><br />## Step 2<br />Meiosis, on the other hand, is a special type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, creating four haploid cells, each genetically distinct from the parent cell that gave rise to them. This process is typical for the production of gametes (sex cells). Therefore, it matches with characteristics A (cell division for sex cells) and E (creates 4 cells).<br /><br />## Step 3<br />Crossing over is a process that occurs during meiosis where two chromosomes pair up and exchange segments of their genetic material. This process happens during prophase I of meiosis. Therefore, it matches with characteristics D (it happens during prophase 1 of meiosis) and F (exchange of segments of homolog chromosomes).