mutations and meosis Flashcards
1
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Define the term mutagenic agent.
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a mutagenic agent is a factor that increases the rate of mutations
2
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apart from crossing over and independent segregation what is one other way genetic variation within a species is increased
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random fusion of gamets
produces new allele combinations
2
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what 9is independent segregation
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different gamete cells get two different independently assorted genes
3
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what is crossing over
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exchange of genes between homologous chromosomes
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