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Can't Make Babies without Meiosis
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Meiosis
Cell division that makes sex cells (gametes)
Variation
Differences in offspring (babies) caused by meiosis
Homologous Pair
One chromosomes from each parent with the same shape and same genes
Diploid
All the chromosomes (double) - from both parents
Haploid
(Half) the chromosomes - from only one parent
Gamete
Haploid sex cell with chromosomes from only one parent - sperm or egg
Crossing-Over
When chromosomes exchange parts of their DNA in Prophase 1 of meiosis
Independent Assortment
Random separation of homologous chromosomes during meiosis that causes variation
Zygote
A fertilized diploid egg
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