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Unit2Topic4Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Asexual Reproduction | Reproduction that only involves one cell. Results in at least 2 identical daughter cells. |
| Sexual Reproduction | Reproduction using an egg and sperm cell to create a zygote that eventually matures into a complete organism. |
| Chromosome | Organized structure of DNA that carries genetic instructions. |
| Chromatid | Half of a chromosome. |
| Gene | Specific sequence of DNA that affects a certain trait of an individual (ex. eye color, hair color, freckles) |
| Allele | Parts of a gene that actually determine the aforementioned traits. |
| Meiosis | Cell splitting process for making reproductive cells. Results in four haploid cells. |
| Homologous chromosomes | Chromosomes that are identical in size, shape, and purpose. |
| Tetrad | A pair of homologous chromosomes. |
| Crossing Over | Chromosomes in a tetrad "passing" certain genes and alleles to it's pair for genetic diversity |
| Gamete | Cell made by meiosis; is for reproduction and only has 23 chromosomes |
| Diploid | Cell with two sets of chromosomes, equaling a total of 46 chromosomes in humans |
| Haploid | Cell with only one set of chromosomes, equaling only 23 in humans. |