Definition that contains homologous chromosomes
- double used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis
- crossover the interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis
- law of independent assortment each member of a pair of homologous chromosomes separates independently of the members of other pairs so the results are random
- multivalent used of the association of three or more homologous chromosomes during the first division of meiosis
- law of segregation members of a pair of homologous chromosomes separate during the formation of gametes and are distributed to different gametes so that every gamete receives only one member of the pair
- bivalent used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis
- nondisjunction meiosis in which there is a failure of paired homologous chromosomes to separate; results in an abnormal number of chromosomes in the daughter cells
- crossing over the interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the prophase of meiosis