Meiosis (crossing Over) Flashcards
1
Q
Homologous chromosomes carry the same gene at the same _
A
Fixed points
2
Q
Each chromosome is made up of two _
A
Identical chromatids
3
Q
Neighboring chromatids are able to _ in a process called crossing over
A
Swap some sections
4
Q
Crossing over begins in each _ phase and continues into _ phase
A
Prophase (2)
Metaphase (3)
5
Q
Crossing over maximizes the genetic diversity of any future offspring by producing _
A
Four unique chromatids
6
Q
- _ align
A
Homologous chromosomes
7
Q
- Chromosome crossover, tips of neighboring chromatids
A
Cross
(Looks like kicking each other)
8
Q
_ chromatids have not swapped, while _ chromatids have swapped
A
Nonrecombinant
Recombinant