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Meiosis

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Meiosis The type of cell division used to create gametes. Results in 4 genetically unique gametes at a time.
Mitosis The type of cell division used to create somatic cells. Results in 2 genetically identical somatic cells at a time.
Cell division When cells divide to create more cells.
Somatic Cells in the body. These cells are not used for reproduction, and are diploid.
Gamete Cells used to combine DNA during sexual reproduction. These cells are haploid.
Fertilization The combination of 2 haploid gametes.
Zygote The diploid cell resulting from fertilization.
Diploid A cell with a full set of chromosomes.
Haploid A cell with a half set of chromosomes.
23 The number of chromosomes in a human gamete.
46 The number of chromosomes in a human somatic cell.
n An abbreviation for haploid.
2n An abbreviation for diploid.
Sexual reproduction Reproduction involving the combination of DNA from 2 parent organisms.
Asexual reproduction Reproduction where 1 parent makes genetically identical offspring.
Parent cell A cell before it divides.
Daughter cell A cell resulting from cell division.
Interphase The part of a cell's life span where it grows, carries out cell activities, and duplicates its DNA before it begins dividing.
Ovum/Egg The female gamete in animals.
Sperm The male gamete in animals.
Polar Body Unused cells resulting in meiosis in females. These cells are incapable of being fertilized.
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