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08. Genetics
Meiosis
Term | Definition |
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fertilization | the union of the male and female gamete |
zygote | formed from a fertilized egg |
haploid (n) | describes when an organism only has 1 copy of each chromosome |
diploid (2n) | describes when an organism has 2 copies of each chromosome |
crossing over | exchange of chromosome segments during meiosis which results in genetic diversity |
law of independent assortment | genes separate independently of one another in meiosis |
law of segregation | organisms inherit 2 copies of genes, one from each parent |