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Meiosis
Term | Definition |
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Meiosis | Cell division that produces haploid sex cells such as egg and sperm |
Gametes | Sex Cells |
Chromosome | In eukaryotic cells, a structure in the nucleus that are made up of DNA and protein. |
Homologous Chromosomes | Chromosomes that have the same sequence of genes and the same structure |
Diploid | Cell containing two complete sets of chromosomes. One from each parent. |
Haploid | Cells that contain half the usual number of chromosomes |
Egg | Female sex cell |
Sperm | Male sex cell |
Crossing over | the exchange of genes between homologous chromosomes, resulting in a mixture of parental characteristics in offspring. |
Zygote | Fertilized egg cell. |