BIO152H5 : Bio152Meio.docx

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Mutations are the original source of genetic diversity (by creating different alleles) The behaviour of chromosomes during meiosis and fertilization is responsible for variation. Independent assortment of chromosomes number of combinations possible when chromosomes assort independently into gametes is 2n (where n is the haploid number) - each gamete has 8. 4 million possible combinations. Crossing over/ genetic recombination contributes to variation by combining dna from two parents into a single chromosome. Independent assortment: compare and contrast meiosis and mitosis. Occurs during interphase before mitosis begins: meiosis. Occurs during interphase before meiosis i begins: number of divisions. One including prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase (p. p. m. a. t) Synapsis of homologous chromosomes: does not occur, alignment at metaphase plate* Separation at anaphase i*: number of daughter cells and genetic composition, role in the animal body. Two, each diploid (2n) and genetically identical to parent and each other. Produces cells for growth, repair, multicellular organisms and asexual reproduction in some species.

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