AP Bio Insta-Review Topic 5.1: Meiosis

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What phase does crossing over take place in meiosis?

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Prophase I

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When does independent assortment occur during meiosis?

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Metaphase I

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What phase of interphase is DNA replicated?

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S phase

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What structures move during Meiosis II?

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Sister chromatids

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How many rounds of DNA replication occur during meiosis?

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1

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What is the purpose of meiosis?

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To produce gametes with half the number of chromosomes.

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What are homologous chromosomes?

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Chromosomes that are similar in shape, size, and genetic content.

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What is the difference between meiosis I and meiosis II?

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Meiosis I separates homologous chromosomes; Meiosis II separates sister chromatids.

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What is synapsis?

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The pairing of homologous chromosomes during Prophase I.

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What is the significance of genetic recombination?

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It increases genetic diversity in offspring.