Differentiate between homologous chromosomes and sister chromatids.
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Differentiate between homologous chromosomes and sister chromatids.
Meiosis
Meiosis is the cycle involving the production of gametes, or sex cells. Meiosis is an entirely different process from mitosis, since sex cells have a ploidy of only n, not 2n, and are produced in groups of 4, not 2.
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Meiosis vs. Mitosis | Comparison, Process & Crossing Over
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In this lesson, learn about the process of meiosis, what is produced by the process of meiosis, genetic recombination in meiosis, and crossing over in mitosis.
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