Biology 10.2 Flashcards
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Haploid
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A cell containing one of each kind of chromosome
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Diploid
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A cell with two of each kind of chromosome
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Homologous chromosome
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The two chromosomes of each pair in a diploid cell
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Meiosis
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Cell division which produces gametes containing half the number of chromosomes as a parent’s body cell
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Sperm
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Male gametes
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Eggs
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Female gametes
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Sexual reproduction
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The fusion of haploid sex cells
