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vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| inheritance | passing genetic information to offspring |
| genes | short section of DNA, located on a chromosome |
| chromosomes | coiled up dna |
| DNA | small sections of genes |
| Mitosis | 2 identical daughter cells |
| Meiosis | creates 4 sex cells with half the number of chromosomes present in parent cells |
| Heredity | passing of genetic information |
| Haploid | sex cells with half the number of chromosomes |
| Diploid | body cells with both parents chromosomes |
| fertilization | meeting of the sperm and egg |
| Zygote | cell formed from the union of 2 sex cells |
| Gametes | sex cells |