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Meiosis

TermDefinition
gametic cells/ gametes sex cells-sperm and egg OR pollen and ovule
fertilization involves two parents to produce a zygote. Example in animal reproduction is fusion of sperm and egg
homologous chromosomes paired chromosomes containing the same trait with different variations
crossing over parts of homologous chromosomes exchange information and leads to genetic variation (diversity)
diploid 2 sets of chromosomes represented by 2N found in somatic cells
haploid 1 set of chromosomes represented by 1N or N found in gamete cells
somatic cells body cells
meiosis process of reduction division in which the chromosome number is cut in half through 2 cell divisions
Result of Meiosis 4 genetically different haploid cells
independent assortment chromosomes are sorted randomly into daughter cells creating new combinations
zygote a fertilized egg, contains a full set of chromosomes (2n)
Created by: absanford
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