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Bay Path Genetics 1
bay path genetics 1 (parts and their functions)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| gamete | sperm and egg, have 23 chromosomes (n or haploid) |
| somatic cells | body cells, cells that are used for body functions (everything except gametes) have 46 chromosomes (2n or diploid) |
| chromosome | segment of DNA that contains genes (gene < chromosome < DNA) |
| gene | segment of chromosome that determines traits (gene < chromosome < DNA) |
| haploid | describes cells with 23 chromosomes (half of a full set) gametes are haploid |
| diploid | describes cells with 46 chromosomes (full set) somatic cells are diploid |
| sperm | male gamete, has 23 chromosomes (haploid) |
| egg | female gamete, has 23 chromosomes (diploid) |