Meiosis, Germ Cells, and Fertilization
Meiosis, Germ Cells, and Fertilization
Meiosis, Germ Cells, and Fertilization
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Crossing-over<br />
• the maternal <strong>and</strong> paternal versions of each chromosome have similar DNA<br />
sequences<br />
• they are not identical, <strong>and</strong> they undergo genetic recombination during<br />
meiosis<br />
• produce novel hybrid versions of each chromosome<br />
• each chromosome in a gamete contains a unique mixture of genetic<br />
information from both parents
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