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Term
homologous
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each of the four chromosomes that came from the male parent has a corresponding chromosome from the female parent
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each of the four chromosomes that came from the male parent has a corresponding chromosome from the female parent
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homologous
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diploid
Definition
a cell that contains both sets of homologous chromosomes
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a cell that contains both sets of homologous chromosomes
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diploid
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meiosis
Definition
a process of reduction division in which the number of chromosomes per cell is cit in half through the separation of homologous chromosomes in a diploid cell
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a process of reduction division in which the number of chromosomes per cell is cit in half through the separation of homologous chromosomes in a diploid cell
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meiosis
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crossing-over
Definition
results in the exchange of alleles between homologous chromosomes and produces new combinations of alleles.
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results in the exchange of alleles between homologous chromosomes and produces new combinations of alleles.
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crossing-over
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mitosis vs meiosis
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results in the production of two genetically identical diploid cells, whereas meiosis produces four genetically different haploid cells.
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results in the production of two genetically identical diploid cells, whereas meiosis produces four genetically different haploid cells.
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mitosis vs meiosis
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