When Homologous Chromosomes or Chromatids Fail to Separate Properly in Meiosis,this

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Short Answer

When homologous chromosomes or chromatids fail to separate properly in meiosis,this is called _________________.

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Definitions:

Seminal Vesicle

A gland in males that secretes a significant portion of the fluid that makes up semen.

Secondary Oocyte

An intermediate cell in human and animal oogenesis, resulting from the first meiotic division of the primary oocyte, ready for fertilization.

Gametes

Gametes are the reproductive cells (sperm in males and eggs in females) that contain half the genetic information of an organism and can combine to form a new organism.

Reproductive System

A biological system within an organism which works to facilitate reproduction, consisting of organs and structures that enable the production of offspring.