Refer to figure 9.24 and the chapter content to answer the following questions.

1. Review section 9.5 and the Survey the Landscape figure in the chapter introduction. What two processes in meiosis I generate genetic variation among gametes? What other process produces genetic variation?

2. Fit the following terms into this concept map: chromatid, centromere, nondisjunction, fertilization, and mitosis.

3. Create a separate concept map that includes these terms: crossing over, synapsis, gamete, autosome, and homologous pair. You may add other terms to the map as well.

Figure 9.24

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Melosis undergo Germ is divided into Somatic gives rise to cells cells Gametes are are include Melosis I Melosis II Diploid cells Haplold cells results in Sperm cells & Genetic contain contain egg cells variation two sets of one set homologous of combine to form diploid Chromosomes Zygote