Meiosis definitions

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Homologous chromosomes

2 chromosomes with same genes. Similar genotypes, different phenotypes.

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Independent assortment

Chromosomes separate into different gametes, each sperm/egg has a different mix of parents genes

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Crossing over

Parts of homologous chromosomes swap places which shuffles genes

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Fertilization

When the sperm meets the egg, any sperm can meet any egg, genetic makeup of zygote is unique.