7.4 Mitosis vs. Meiosis Flashcards
1
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Meiosis
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Cell division to create gamates.
2
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Fertilization
A
The union of the sperm and egg cells.
3
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Homologous chromosomes
A
Two of each type of chromosome or a pair of chromosomes.
4
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sister chromatides
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Makes a chromosome.
5
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Haploid
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Contains only one chromosome (gamates).
6
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Diploid
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Contains a pair of homologous chromosomes (Body cells).
7
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Somatic cells
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Any cell that aren’t reproductive.
8
Q
Gamate
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Reproductive cells.
9
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Crossing over
A
The switching of genetic material between chromosomes.
10
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Independent assortment
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