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Unit 3 Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cell Cycle | A series of events during which a cell grows. |
| Asexual Reproduction | Producing offspring without a mate |
| Sexual Reproduction | Producing offspring needing a mate |
| Binary Fission | Cell division - asexual |
| Histone | When DNA is bound to a protein |
| Chromatid | Make up chromosomes |
| Chromosome | Made of DNA, consist of sister chromatids |
| Cytokinesis | The final stages of the cell cycle where the division takes place |
| Fragmentation | A kind of reproduction which the body breaks into several pieces |
| Budding | New individuals split off from existing ones. |
| Gamete | Reproductive cell (sperm, egg) |
| Zygote | Has a combination of genetic material from both parents |
| Germ cell | specialized cells from sexual reproduction |
| Somatic cell | Cells that does not participate in sexual reproduction |
| Haploid | a set of chromosomes |
| Diploid | two complete sets of chromosomes |
| Homologous | similar, shape, kinds of genos |
| Autosomes chromosomes | Are chromosomes with genes that do not determine the sex of an individual |
| Sex chromosomes | Have genes that determine the sex of an individual |