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Chapter 6: Meiosis
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| somatic | all the cells except gametes |
| somatic cells | another name for body cells |
| gametes | reproductive cells |
| 46 | number of chromosomes in a normal body cell for humans |
| 23 | number of chromosomes in a normal gamete for humans |
| homologous chromosomes | chromosomes that have the same structure |
| autosomes | chromosomes with traits not related to sex |
| fertilization | the process by which a male gamete fuses with a female gamete |
| zygote | the structure formed when fertilization takes place |
| 2 | the number of times the cell divides during meiosis |
| cytokinesis | the process by which the cytoplasm divides during cell division |
| metaphase | the stage of meiosis after prophase |
| anaphase | the stage of meiosis after metaphase |
| telophase | the stage of meiosis after anaphase |