Explore Chromosome Reduction and Genetic Diversity

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Name this process that occurs in Prophase 1 of meiosis.

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Crossing Over

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During meiosis, the homologous pairs of chromosomes and the matching alleles are lined up independently. Offspring are a mix of maternal genes and paternal genes. This increases genetic variation.

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Independent Assortment

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During meiosis, the homologous pairs of chromosomes and the matching alleles are lined up independently. Offspring are a mix of maternal genes and paternal genes. This increases genetic variation.

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Independent Assortment

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When does independent assortment occur?

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metaphase 1

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What process is shown here?

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Cross Over

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During which stage of meiosis does crossing over occur, allowing for genetic variation?

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Prophase I

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During which phase does crossing over occur in meiosis?

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Prophase I

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THIS IMAGE SHOWS WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH THE CHROMOSOMES?

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CROSSING OVER