Sexual Reproduction Word Scramble
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Term | Definition |
Meiosis | cell divisions to make 4 genetically unique cells with half set of chromosomes |
Fertilization | union of egg and sperm to form a zygote during sexual reproduction |
gamete | any haploid sex cell (egg or sperm) |
sexual reproduction | creating unique offspring from two parents through meiosis and fertilization |
Zygote | product of fertilization; first cell of new offspring |
homologous chromosomes | pairs of chromosomes with same genes; one copy inherited from each parent |
haploid | n; cell with only one copy of each chromosome |
diploid | 2n; cell with full set of chromosomes; homologous pairs |
crossing over | homologous pairs exchange DNA during prophase I of meiosis |
independent assortment | random alignment of homologous pairs during metaphase I can generate different gene combinations |
genetic diversity | different gene combinations |
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