MEIOSIS Flashcards
1
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also known as reduction division
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meiosis
2
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the process of sexual reproduction
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meiosis
3
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consist of two homologous chromosomes, with a total of four sister chromatids
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tetrad
4
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occurs when two molecules of dna exchange pieces of their genetic material with each other
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recombination (crossing over)
5
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each chromosomes pairs up with, and binds to its corresponding homologous chromosome
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synapsis
6
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a set of one maternal and one paternal chromosome that pair up with each other
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homologous chromosomes
7
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recombination results for
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genetic variety
