Chapter 10: Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction Flashcards
1
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chromatids of homologous chromosomes physically exchange segments
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crossing-over
2
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sites where crossing-over has occurred are marked by thickened spots
A
crossovers or chiasmata
3
Q
stages of Meiosis I?
A
prophase I, prometaphase I, metaphase I, anaphase I, Telophase, interkinesis
4
Q
single spindle of the first meiotic division disassembles and microtubules reassemble into two new spindles for the second division
A
interkinesis
5
Q
phases of Meiosis II?
A
prophase II, prometaphase II, metaphase II, anaphase II, telophase II