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  2. Origin and function of meiosis - Wikipedia

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    In addition, as noted by Wilkins and Holliday, [9] there are four novel steps needed in meiosis that are not present in mitosis. These are: (1) pairing of homologous chromosomes , (2) extensive recombination between homologs; (3) suppression of sister chromatid separation in the first meiotic division; and (4) avoiding chromosome replication ...

  3. Meiosis - Wikipedia

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    The preparatory steps that lead up to meiosis are identical in pattern and name to interphase of the mitotic cell cycle. [10] Interphase is divided into three phases: Growth 1 (G 1 ) phase : In this very active phase, the cell synthesizes its vast array of proteins, including the enzymes and structural proteins it will need for growth.

  4. Sexual reproduction - Wikipedia

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    In meiosis, DNA is replicated to produce a total of four copies of each chromosome. This is followed by two cell divisions to generate haploid gametes. After the DNA is replicated in meiosis, the homologous chromosomes pair up so that their DNA sequences are aligned with each other.

  5. Meiotic recombination checkpoint - Wikipedia

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    Ndt80 is a meiosis-specific transcription factor required for successful completion of meiosis and spore formation. [17] The protein recognizes and binds to the middle sporulation element (MSE) 5'-C[AG]CAAA[AT]-3' in the promoter region of stage-specific genes that are required for progression through meiosis and sporulation.

  6. Plasma membrane monoamine transporter - Wikipedia

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    The plasma membrane monoamine transporter (PMAT) is a low-affinity monoamine transporter protein which in humans is encoded by the SLC29A4 gene. [1] It is known alternatively as the human equilibrative nucleoside transporter-4 (hENT4). It was discovered in 2004 [2] and has been identified as a potential alternate target for treating various ...

  7. Chromosome segregation - Wikipedia

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    During the phase of meiosis labeled “interphase s” in the meiosis diagram there is a round of DNA replication, so that each of the chromosomes initially present is now composed of two copies called chromatids. These chromosomes (paired chromatids) then pair with the homologous chromosome (also paired chromatids) present in the same nucleus ...

  8. Cell division - Wikipedia

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    Interphase is the process through which a cell must go before mitosis, meiosis, and cytokinesis. [15] Interphase consists of three main phases: G 1, S, and G 2. G 1 is a time of growth for the cell where specialized cellular functions occur in order to prepare the cell for DNA replication. [16]

  9. Chromosomal crossover - Wikipedia

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    [citation needed] The second theory comes from the idea that meiosis evolved from bacterial transformation, with the function of propagating genetic diversity. [9] [16] Thus, this evidence suggests that it is a question of whether cross over is linked to DNA repair or bacterial transformation, as the two do not appear to be mutually exclusive ...