Chapter 10: A

Question 1

Functional unit that controls inherited trait expression that is passed on from one generation to another generation

Answer 1

Gene

Question 2

One of two paired chromosomes, one from each parent, that carries genes for a specific trait at the same location

Answer 2

Homologous Chromosome

Question 3

A haploid sex cell, formed during meiosis, that can combine with another haploid sex cell and produce a diploid fertilized egg

Answer 3

Gamete

Question 4

Cell with half the number of chromosomes (n) as a diploid cell (2n

Answer 4

Haploid