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What is the term for the process by which homologous chromosomes become closely associated with each other during prophase I of meiosis I?
What is the term for the process by which homologous chromosomes become closely associated with each other during prophase I of meiosis I?
- Mitosis
- Fertilization
- Genetic recombination
- Synapsis (correct)
What is the term for the site where genetic recombination (crossing over) occurs during synapsis?
What is the term for the site where genetic recombination (crossing over) occurs during synapsis?
- Tetrad
- Synaptonemal complex
- Chiasmata (correct)
- Homologue
What is the result of Meiosis I?
What is the result of Meiosis I?
- Two haploid cells (correct)
- Four diploid cells
- Four haploid cells
- Two diploid cells
What is the characteristic of meiosis that distinguishes it from mitosis?
What is the characteristic of meiosis that distinguishes it from mitosis?
What is the dominant phase in mammals?
What is the dominant phase in mammals?
What is the result of fertilization?
What is the result of fertilization?
What is the result of crossing over between non-sister chromatids in meiosis?
What is the result of crossing over between non-sister chromatids in meiosis?
What is the consequence of nondisjunction during meiosis?
What is the consequence of nondisjunction during meiosis?
What is unique to prophase I in meiosis?
What is unique to prophase I in meiosis?
What is the result of meiosis in animals?
What is the result of meiosis in animals?
What occurs during anaphase I in meiosis?
What occurs during anaphase I in meiosis?
What is the significance of meiosis in evolution?
What is the significance of meiosis in evolution?
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