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During Meiosis, If Chromosomes Crossing Over Do Not Separate and Both

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During meiosis, if chromosomes crossing over do not separate and both migrate to the same cell, a germ cell with an extra chromosome results. What is the term to describe this occurrence?


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Protein-Coding Segments

Portions of DNA or RNA that contain the information necessary to build proteins, crucial for all biological processes.

Pseudogenes

Segments of DNA that resemble functional genes but are nonfunctional due to mutations.

Genetic Variation

The diversity in gene frequencies within a population, which is a primary source of evolution and adaptation.

Germline Cells

Cells that are involved in the reproduction process and give rise to gametes, carrying genetic information to the offspring.

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