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• What is the process that gradually differs in stages of meiosis?

  Meiosis
• What is the significance of crossing over during meiosis?

  It increases genetic variation in gametes
• What is the term for the place where chromatids cross during meiosis?

  Chiasma
• How does independent segregation affect genetic variation?

  It increases genetic variation in gametes
• What are the key outcomes of meiosis?

  • Creates haploid gametes from a diploid cell
  • Reduces chromosome number by half
  • Ensures genetic variation through independent segregation and crossing over
• How many divisions occur during meiosis?

  Two divisions
• What is the result of fertilization in terms of chromosome number?

  The diploid number of chromosomes is restored
• How do independent segregation and crossing over contribute to genetic variation?

  They create new combinations of alleles in gametes