Meiosis, Variation & Independent Assortment

10.1 Meiosis

Describe what happens to each of the chromosomes in each phase of meiosis.

Prophase I

Metaphase I

Anaphase I

Telophase I

Prophase II

Metaphase II

Anaphase II

Telophase II

Draw a diagram of a single pair of homologous Explain what a chiasma is & how it forms
chromosomes where two non-sister chromatids cross
over in one place.

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Genetic Variety

10.1.3 Describe how crossing over produces genetic variety in chromosomes

Describe the terms in the table below

Independent
assortment

Random Orientation
of Chromosomes in
metaphase I
How does meiosis
lead to genetic
variation in gametes

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