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pshichka [43]
2 years ago
4

The ends of DNA molecules form telomeres that help keep the ends of chromosomes from sticking to each other. Why might this be e

specially important in germ cells, which go through meiosis and make haploid gametes?
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elena-s [515]2 years ago
5 0
If the ends of two chromosomes stick together, the chromosomes will not separate correctly during meiosis. one of the resulting gametes will have an extra chromosome, and the other will be missing a chromosome
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