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Chapter 8
Section 3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the pairing of homologous chromosomes during meiosis | synapsis |
| the four chromatids in a pair of homologous chromosomes that come together as a result of synapsis during meiosis | tetrad |
| the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis; can result in genetic recombination | crossing-over |
| the regrouping of genes in an offspring that results in a genetic makeup that is different from that of the parents | genetic recombination |
| the random distribution of the pairs of genes on different chromosomes to the gametes | independent assortment |
| the process by which male gametes form | spermatogenesis |
| the production, growth, and maturation of an egg, or ovum | oogenesis |
| a short-lived product of the formation of gametes by meiosis | polar body |
| reproduction in which gametes from two parents unite | sexual reproduction |