Meiosis Flashcards
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Meiosis
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Production of genetically different haploid cells (n)
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Crossing Over
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When chromosomes line up during metaphase in the first division chromatids cross over at chiasma leading to alleles being swapped at loci.
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Independent Segregation
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During metaphase the chromosomes can line up in any order leading to different combinations in each daughter cell
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Meiosis in Males
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Produces 4 haploid genetically variant gametes
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Meiosis in Females
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Produces one genetically differant Ovum (egg cell) and two polar bodies
6
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Germline Mutations
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Mutations that are passed on to offspring through gametes, increased chance in sperm cells due to more replications which increases with age.
