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Meiosis
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Gene | A gene is a structure made of chromosomes that determines certain characteristics of a person or other living organism. |
| Tetrad | A tetrad is a group of four chromosomes that is formed at the beginning of Meiosis. |
| Haploid | A cell that contains half of the chromosomes is called a Haploid |
| Diploid | A cell that contains all of the chromosomes is called a Diploid. |
| Gamete | A sex cell in either a male or female |
| Meiosis | A type of cell division that makes four daughter cells. |
| Homologous Chromosomes | A set of chromosomes that are about the same length, and centromere position. |
| Sister Chromatids | A set of chromatids that are exactly identical to each other. |
| Chiasmata | When chromosomes stay in contact with each other at the first stage of meiosis. |
| Crossing over | A point at which similar chromosomes cross together and trade small amounts of DNA |
| Somatic Cell | Any cell of an organism that is not a reproductive cell. |