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6228562590sexual reproductionreproduction that results from combining genetic material from two individuals.0
6228562591meiosistype of cell division that results in 4 daughter cells that each have half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.1
6228562592homologous pairsA pair of chromosomes of the same type, one from each parent.2
6228562593DiploidA cell containing two full sets of chromosomes (one from father and one from mother). In humans, the diploid number is 46.3
6228562594HaploidA cell containing a single set of chromosomes (one of each kind - half)4
6228562595GametesA haploid male or female germ cell (e.g. sperm and egg)5
6228562596SpermMale germ cell in animals. It is haploid and has a tail.6
6228562597EggFemale germ cell in animals.7
62285625982nSymbol for diploid number of chromosomes in a cell.8
62285625991nSymbol for haploid number of chromosomes in a cell.9
6228562600genea section of the DNA (chromosome) that codes for a specific trait (e.g. eye color or hair color)10
6228562601crossing overwhen homologous chromosomes exchange genes during Prophase 1 creating new mixture of parent traits in their offspring11
6228562602Meiosis IPMAT I: The first cell division of meiosis when the homologous pairs are split up into two separate cells.12
6228562603Meiosis IIPMAT II: The second cell division of meiosis. This is when the sister chromatids are split up into two separate cells.13
6228590584zygotethe result of a sperm and an egg14
6228598120Meiosis IINo DNA replication during this division15
6228601850Meiosis IThere IS DNA replication during this division16
6228605539CytokinesisThe last phase after Telophase.17
6228609675MitosisProduces cells almost genetically identical18
6228611435MeiosisProduces cells that are different genetically19
6228614681Asexual reproductionHas the advantage of producing offspring in greater numbers, with no partner required20
622862323246 pairs of chromosomesHow many pairs of chromosomes present in humans21
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