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Chromosomse
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Chromosome | section of DNA |
| Chromatid | two exact copies of DNA that make up a Chromosome |
| Centromere | Attaches two chromatids together to make up a chromosome |
| Gene | Segment of DNA that codes for a protein |
| Chromosome number in Humans | 46 |
| Homologous Pairs | Pairs of chromosomes that are alike in size, shape,and types of gene |
| Diploid | Full Set of Chromosomes |
| Haploid | Half Set of Chromosomes |
| Somatic Cells | Body Cell (Skin, Hair, Liver) |
| Sex Cell | Gamete (sperm and egg) |
| Zygote | Fertilized egg cell |
| Autosome | Chromosomes that do not determine gender |
| Male Sex Chromosomes | XY |
| Female Sex Chromosomes | XX |