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Vocab ARCC Bio Ch12
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alleles | Different forms of the same gene |
| Fertilization | Fusion of two gametes to form a zygote |
| gamete | Mature haploid reproductive cell; egg or sperm |
| germ cell | Immature reproductive cell that gives rise to haploid gametes when it divides |
| haploid | Having one of each type of chromosome characteristic of the species. |
| somatic | relating to the body |
| zygote | diploid cell formed by a fusion of two gametes; the 1st cell of a new individual |
| Crossing over | process in which homologous chromosomes exchange corresponding segments during prophase 1 |