Meiosis/Reproduction Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
haploid | a cell containing only one member (n) of each chromosome pair characteristic of a species |
diploid | a cell containing both members of every chromosome pair characteristic of a species (2n) |
somatic cell | any body cell; is a diploid |
gamete | a sex cell, either an egg cell or sperm formed by meiosis, having half the number of chromosomes as body cells |
zygote | a diploid cell resulting from the fusion of two haploid gametes; a fertilized ovum (egg) |
homologous chromosomes | 2 chromosomes, 1 from each parent, that contain the same genes, but alleles may vary |
sister chromatids | two chromatids that are connected and have same information |
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