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14.7: Summative Questions

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    1. Label the following diagram of meiosis. Note important events that are happening at each stage and whether the cells are currently haploid or diploid.
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    Figure \(\PageIndex{1}\): Meiosis Diagram
    1. At which stage(s) in meiosis is genetic variation introduced? Explain how this occurs.
    2. Can genetic variation be introduced after meiosis? Explain.
    3. What is the difference between plasmogamy and karyogamy? What do the words plasmogamy and karyogamy mean?
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    Figure \(\PageIndex{2}\): Haplodiplontic Life Cycle

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