Bio Cell Unit Test Flashcards
1
Q
Haploid
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A cell containing one pair of chromosomes; n
2
Q
Diploid
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A cell containing two full pairs of chromosomes; 2n
3
Q
Gametes
A
A sex cell of an animal or plant
4
Q
Homologous chromosomes
A
Pairs of chromosomes that carry similar genes, the ones that line up during crossover
5
Q
Trisomy
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A condition where someone has an extra chromosome, down syndrome
6
Q
Karyotpe
A
A representation of an organism’s complete set of chromosomes, arranged in pairs based on size and shape
7
Q
Zygote
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When a sperm and egg unite! during fertilization starting a new organism
8
Q
Fertilization
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When a sperm and egg unite!
9
Q
Autosomes
A
Chromosomes that are not sex cells
