Cell Divison Flashcards
1
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Gene
A
A section of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a polypeptide
2
Q
Allele
A
A form / version of a gene
3
Q
Chromosome
A
A length of supercoiled DNA wrapped around histone proteins
4
Q
Chromatin
A
A length of loosely coiled DNA wrapped around histone proteins
5
Q
Centromere
A
A section of DNA that joins sister chromatids together
6
Q
Locus
A
The location of a gene on a chromosome
7
Q
Homologous chromosomes
A
Chromosomes that are identical in size and shape and carry the same genes in the same loci
8
Q
Haploid
A
Containing one set of chromosomes
9
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Diploid
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Containing two sets of chromosomes
