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Ede4ka [16]
3 years ago
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What is the number of helixes in a double chromosome? What is a centromere, and what is a homologous pair? What is the end resul

t of meiosis with 3 pairs of chromosomes? What is crossing over, where dies it occur, and why is it important?
Biology
1 answer:
fgiga [73]3 years ago
6 0
1) Four Helixes in a double chromosome [ 2 for each strand ]

2) Centromere is t<span>he region of a chromosome to which the microtubules of the spindle attach, via the kinetochore, during cell division.

3) </span><span>A </span>homologous pair<span> is a </span>pair<span> of chromosomes containing a maternal and paternal chromatid joined to together at the centromere

4) End result = 12 pair of chromosome which is unindentical to each other.

5) Crossing over is </span><span>the exchange of genes between homologous chromosomes, resulting in a mixture of parental characteristics in offspring.

Crossing over occurs during prophase I in nucleus of the cell [ as it is operation of chromosomes ]

</span>Crossing over<span> creates new combinations of genes in the gametes that are not found in either parent, contributing to genetic diversity. So, it is so important for Genetic diversity
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