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Meiosis
Meiosis Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gene | DNA Segments that control the production of proteins. Found on chromosomes |
| Homologous Chromosomes | The chromosomes that make up a pair, 1 chromosome from each parent. |
| Gamete | Sex cells that have half the number of chromosomes, produced by an organism. |
| Haploid | A cell that contains with n number of chromosomes. |
| Diploid | A cell that contains 2n number of chromosomes |
| Fertilization | 1 haploid gamete combines with another haploid gamete. |
| Meiosis | A type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes. |
| Crossing Over | Chromosomal segments are exchanged between a pair of homologous chromosomes |