BIOL 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 38: Sister Chromatids, Synapsis, Gamete

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This consists of 2 nuclear divisions that reduce the # of chromosomes to a haploid # Meiosis: reduce chromosomes from diploid to haploid, ensure that each gamete gets a complete set of chromosomes, to promote/increase genetic diversity. 2 nuclear divisions in meiosis: meiosis 1. Chiasmata: specific point of attachment that reflects the exchange of genetic material between the homologous chromosomes. Crossing over: synthesizing one copy on 2 sister chromatids to exchange genetic material between the chromosomes (reshuffling the genes) increasing genetic diversity. Metaphase 1: just like in mitosis, they align on equatorial plate and genetic diversity is present. Anaphase 1: different- you will separate homologous chromosomes and which chromosome goes to which cell is a matter of chance (independent assortment) After telophase 2, you end up having 4 cells that are haploid. Genetic diversity was created from crossing over and independent assortment from meiosis 1 phase. *see figure 11. 20 on power point on blackboard for comparison between mitosis & meiosis.

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