Meiosis & Genetic Variation (AQA A-Level Biology): Flashcards

Sex cells produced by meiosis

DNA section coding for a specific polypeptide chain

Specific position of a gene on a chromosome

Alternative version or form of the same gene

Chromosome pairs (one maternal, one paternal) carrying genes for same characteristics

Four genetically unique gametes

Random orientation and separation of homologous pairs during meiosis I

Exchange of genetic material between homologous chromatids

$2^n$

$(2^n)^2$