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Meiosis Review
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| gametes | sperm and egg cells, contain half chromosome number |
| sex cells | gametes |
| diploid | set of paired chromosomes |
| haploid | having unpaired chromosomes, half the chromosome # |
| mitosis | cell division for growth and repair and produces 2 identical cels |
| meiosis | cell division that makes games, produces 4 cells with half chromosome # |
| fertilization | when a sperm and egg are joined together forming a zygote |
| sexual reproduction | two parents that can produce an offspring, with half the chromosome # from each parent |
| asexual reproduction | one parent that can make an exact copy of its offspring |
| chromosome | x-shaped structure that contains segments of DNA |