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Genes & DNA
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Gamete | Haploid cell that participates in fertilization by fusing with another haploid cell |
| Binary Fission | Form of asexual reproduction that produces identical offspring |
| Gene | Section of a chromosome that codes for a protein or RNA molecule |
| Chromosome | Structure made of DNA and associated proteins in which genes are located |
| Chromatid | One of a pair of strands of DNA that make up a chromosome during mitosis or meiosis |
| Centromere | Region joining two chromatids |
| Homologous chromosome | A member of a chromosome pair, both of which are similar in shape, size, and the genes they carry |
| Diploid | Term used to indicate a cell containing two sets of chromosomes (2n), one set inherited from each parent |
| Haploid | Having only one set of chromosomes |
| Zygote | A fertilized egg cell |
| Autosome | A chromosome that is not directly involved in determining sex |
| Sex Chromosome | One of a pair of chromosomes that are involved in determining the sex of an individual |
| Karyotype | Array of the chromosomes found in an individual’s cells arranged in order of size and shape |