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Meiosis l |
cells divide once |
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Meiosis ll |
cells divide twice |
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1n |
divide once (gametes) |
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2n |
divide twice (somatic cells) |
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Homologous Chromosomes |
homologous chromosomes (similar chromosomes) |
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Independent Assortment |
How different genes independently separate from one another when reproductive (sex) cells are produced. |
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Crossing Over |
During prophase of meiosis I, homologous chromosomes (similar chromosomes) pair up with each other and exchange different segments (parts) of their DNA to increase genetic diversity. |
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Biodiversity |
the variety and variability of life on Earth. terms of the variability within species, between species, and between ecosystems. |
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Genetic Diversity |
variety of genes within a species. |
