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Biology Quizlet #6
13 Terms quater 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Autosome | Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome |
| Diploid | containing two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent. |
| Haploid | having a single set of unpaired chromosomes |
| Karyotype | picture showing paired homologous chromosomes |
| Gamete | specialized cell involved in sexual reproduction |
| sex chromosomes (allosomes) | The pair of chromosomes (X & Y) responsible for determining the sex of an individual |
| Fertilization | Process in sexual reproduction in which male and female reproductive cells join to form a new cell |
| sexual reproduction | type of reproduction in which gametes from two parents unite to form the first cell of a new organism |
| Polyploidy | A chromosomal alteration in which the organism possesses more than two complete chromosome sets. |
| Somatic Cell | any cell of a living organism other than the reproductive cells. |
| Homologous Chromosomes | Chromosomes that have the same sequence of genes and the same structure |
| Egg | typical female gamete |
| Sperm | typical male gamete |