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Chapter 8
Section 3
Term | Definition |
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Synapsis | The pairing of homologous chromosomes, which does not occur in mitosis |
Tetrad | Each pair of homologous is called Crossing-Over: Portions of chromatids may break off and attach to adjacent chromatids on the homologous chromosomes |
Genetic Recombination | results of a new mixture of genetic material |
Independent Assortment | The random separation of the homologous chromosomes; results in genetic variation |
Spermatogenesis | The production of sperm cells |
Oogenesis | Production of mature egg cells |
Polar Bodies | The other three products of meiosis; eventually will degenerate |
Sexual Reproduction | Production of offspring through meiosis and the union of the sperm and egg cells |
Crossing-Over | Portions of chromatids may break off and attach to adjacent chromatids on the homologous chromosomes |