Biology Flashcards: Explain Meiosis And Genetic Diversity

Study Explain Meiosis And Genetic Diversity in Biology with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is a tetrad (bivalent) in meiosis?

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ANSWER

Paired homologous chromosomes with four chromatids total. Forms when homologs pair during prophase I.

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A human skin cell has 46 chromosomes (2n). In the testes or ovaries, a diploid cell undergoes meiosis to make gametes. Which statement best explains how meiosis both changes chromosome number and creates genetic diversity in gametes?
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