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Genetics 3-A
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Asexual Reproduction | you don't need a partner |
| Sexual Reproduction | need a partner |
| Binary Fission | Cell division asexual |
| Histone | a group of basic proteins found in chromatin |
| Chromotid | chromosome divides during cell division |
| Chromosome | carry genetic information in the form of genes |
| Cytokinesis | division of a cell separation into two daughter cells |
| Fragmentation | breaking down/separate parts |
| Budding | its pairing |
| Gamete | Reproductive cell (sperm & egg) |
| Zygote | fusion of two haploid gamete |
| Germ Cell | Specialized cell for sexual reproduction |
| Somatic cell | Living organism other than the reproductive cells |
| Homologous | Similar shapes, kinds of genes. |
| Autosomes | chromosome that is not a sex chromosome |
| Sex Chromosomes | involved with determining the sex of an organism usually one of two kinds. |