Question

Which three processes occur during meiosis?

¿Cuáles tres procesos ocurren durante la meiosis?

Responses

crossing over

cruzando sobre

crossing over cruzando sobre

independent assortment

surtido independiente

independent assortment surtido independiente

asexual reproduction

reproducción asexual

asexual reproduction reproducción asexual

production of diploid cells

producción de células diploides

production of diploid cells producción de células diploides

formation of gametes

formación de gametos

Answer 1

During meiosis, three key processes that occur are:

1. **Crossing Over (Cruzando Sobre)**: This is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes, which increases genetic variation in the resulting gametes.

2. **Independent Assortment (Surtido Independiente)**: This refers to the random distribution of homologous chromosomes to the gametes, which also contributes to genetic diversity.

3. **Formation of Gametes (Formación de Gametos)**: Meiosis results in the production of gametes (sperm and eggs) which are haploid cells, essential for sexual reproduction.

In summary, the three processes are:

- Crossing Over
- Independent Assortment
- Formation of Gametes