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Quick's Cell Reproduction
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Biology
10th Grade
01/26/2010

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Synapsis
Definition
the pairing of homologous chromosomes during meiosis
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Tetrad
Definition
each pair of homologous chromosomes in prophase I of meiosis
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crossing-over
Definition
chromosomes that are part of a tetrad may trade portions of DNA
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genetic recombination
Definition
creation of new genetic mixtures
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independent assortment
Definition
random separation of homologous chromosomes during Anaphase I
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spermatogenesis
Definition
production of sperm cells
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oogenesis
Definition
production of egg cells
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polar bodies
Definition
3 waste cells produced during oogenesis
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sexual reproduction
Definition
creation of a zygote by the union of a sperm and egg cell
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