click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
08. Genetics
Karyotypes
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| karyotype | an image of all the chromosomes in a cell |
| autosome | any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome |
| sex chromosome | chromosomes that determine the sex of an organism (X or Y) |
| homologous chromosomes | chromosomes that have the same length, appearance, and copies of genes |
| gamete | a haploid reproductive cell (egg or sperm) |
| somatic cell | cell that makes up all of the body tissues and organs except gametes |