Meiosis (crossing Over) Flashcards

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1
Q

Homologous chromosomes carry the same gene at the same _

A

Fixed points

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2
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Each chromosome is made up of two _

A

Identical chromatids

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3
Q

Neighboring chromatids are able to _ in a process called crossing over

A

Swap some sections

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4
Q

Crossing over begins in each _ phase and continues into _ phase

A

Prophase (2)

Metaphase (3)

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5
Q

Crossing over maximizes the genetic diversity of any future offspring by producing _

A

Four unique chromatids

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6
Q
  1. _ align
A

Homologous chromosomes

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7
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  1. Chromosome crossover, tips of neighboring chromatids
A

Cross

(Looks like kicking each other)

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8
Q

_ chromatids have not swapped, while _ chromatids have swapped

A

Nonrecombinant

Recombinant

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