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Meiosis

Meiosis is a specialized type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, producing gametes essential for sexual reproduction. It involves two sequential divisions, meiosis I and II, and includes key processes such as pairing of homologous chromosomes, synapsis, and genetic recombination, which increase genetic diversity in the offspring.

Bivalent

A bivalent is a pair of homologous chromosomes that physically associate during prophase I of meiosis. This pairing, facilitated by a protein structure called the synaptonemal complex, is critical for ensuring accurate recombination and segregation of chromosomes, as the homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material and later separate into different daughter cells.

Chiasma

A chiasma (plural chiasmata) is the junction point where two non-sister chromatids, belonging to homologous chromosomes, physically cross over and exchange segments during prophase I of meiosis. This crossing over is a fundamental mechanism of genetic recombination, contributing to genetic variability by shuffling alleles between chromosomes.

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