Meiosis

In Meiosis, each pair of chromosomes are called a tetrad, or a bivalent consisting of 4 chromatids. 

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Cross Over: The  exchange of genes between homologous chromosomes, resulting in a mixture of parental characteristics in offspring. Creates genetic variation.

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Diploid Number; (2N) the total number of chromosomes present in a cell

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Haploid Number; (N) the total number of chromosomes present in a cell​

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Germ Cell: cells that lead to the production of gametes (sex cells) by meiosis

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Gametes: cell with the haploid number of chromosomes.

Gametes are created out of germ cells.

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The sperm and eggs involved in sexual reproduction are gametes

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Meiosis: Prophase 1

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Meiosis: Metaphase 1

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Meiosis: Anaphase 1

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Meiosis: Telophase 1

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Meiosis: PROPHASE 2

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Meiosis: METAPHASE 2

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Meiosis: ANAPHASE 2

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Meiosis: TELOPHASE 2

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