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During prophase I, what holds the homologs together tightly?
During prophase I, what holds the homologs together tightly?
- Centromere
- Cohesins
- Synaptonemal complex (correct)
- Chiasmata
What is the result of crossing over during prophase I?
What is the result of crossing over during prophase I?
- Cells with an increased number of chromosomes
- Cells that differ genetically from each other and from the parent cell (correct)
- Cells with a reduced number of chromosomes
- Genetically identical cells
During which stage of meiosis do homologous pairs line up at the metaphase plate?
During which stage of meiosis do homologous pairs line up at the metaphase plate?
- Telophase I
- Metaphase II
- Anaphase I
- Metaphase I (correct)
What is the purpose of cohesins during meiosis?
What is the purpose of cohesins during meiosis?
What is unique to meiosis I?
What is unique to meiosis I?
What is the end result of meiosis?
What is the end result of meiosis?
What is the number of combinations possible when chromosomes assort independently into gametes?
What is the number of combinations possible when chromosomes assort independently into gametes?
During which stage of meiosis do chromosomes line up at the metaphase plate?
During which stage of meiosis do chromosomes line up at the metaphase plate?
What is the result of crossing over during meiosis?
What is the result of crossing over during meiosis?
During which stage of meiosis do sister chromatids separate?
During which stage of meiosis do sister chromatids separate?
What is the process by which homologous chromosomes pair up during meiosis?
What is the process by which homologous chromosomes pair up during meiosis?
On average, how many crossover events occur per chromosome during meiosis?
On average, how many crossover events occur per chromosome during meiosis?
What occurs during synapsis?
What occurs during synapsis?
What is the result of crossing over during prophase I?
What is the result of crossing over during prophase I?
What occurs during anaphase I?
What occurs during anaphase I?
What is the result of random fertilization?
What is the result of random fertilization?
What occurs during prophase I that increases genetic variation?
What occurs during prophase I that increases genetic variation?
What is the approximate number of diploid combinations possible from independent assortment during meiosis?
What is the approximate number of diploid combinations possible from independent assortment during meiosis?
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