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Meiosis is the division of the sex cells (sperm and egg). Meiosis produces gametes with one half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. A female gamete and male gamete will then undergo fertilization and create a zygote. (not limited to just humans, meiosis occurs in sexually reproducing organisms).

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Can autosomes go through meiosis?

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Which is responsible for genetic variation mitosis or meiosis?

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Does the independent assortment of genes during meiosis cause genetic variation?

Yes, the independent assortment of genes during meiosis does cause genetic variation.


Why is crossing over not possible in meiosis II?

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How does meiosis create variation?

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What is a source of genetic variation that involves the swapping of sections of chromosomes during meiosis.?

What is a source of genetic variation that involves the swapping of sections of chromosomes during meiosis.?


What is the reshuffling of chromosomes during meiosis?

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