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Chapter 8 Section 3
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| synapsis | the pairing of homologous chromosomes |
| tetrad | each pair of homologous chromosomes |
| crossing-over | process of chromatids breaking off and attaching to adjacent chromatids on the homologous chromosomes |
| genetic recombination | the creation of a new mixture of genetic material |
| independent assortment | the random separation of the homologous chromosomes |
| spermatogenesis | the production of sperm cells |
| oogenesis | the production of mature egg cells |
| polar body | other three products of meiosis |
| sexual reproduction | the production of offspring through meiosis and the union of sperm and an egg |