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Synapsis involves the joining of
homologous chromosomes
What is the major event that happens in meiosis II?
Separation of chromatids
Crossing over occurs in
prophase of meiosis I
Do homologous chromosomes have the same alleles?
no
When I look at a karyotype, how can I tell which chromosomes are homologues?
the pair of chromosomes that have the same size and shape are homologous
What 2 things that occur during meiosis are responsible for the fact that no 2 gametes are alike?
crossing over and independent assortment
chromosomes duplicate before meiosis I but not meiosis II
true
In an individual, one of the homologous chromosomes has come from the individual's _____________ and the other from the individual's __________
mother,father
An organism with a 2n = 24 will have gametes with how many chromosomes?
12
Meiosis occurs in
just gonad cells
How many gamete cells are produced by one cell undergoing meiosis in females?
1
How many gamete cells are produced by one cell undergoing meiosis in males?
4
Do homologous chromosomes have the same genes?
yes
Germ cells make
haploid gametes
Germs cells found in
he gonads (testes and ovaries) of animals