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prokaryote

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Unicellular organism with a simple cell structure. Prokaryotes include eubacteria and archaea.

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eukaryote

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Organism with a complex cell structure including a nuclear envelope and membrane-bounded organelles. One of the three primary divisions of life, eukaryotes include unicellular and multicellular forms.

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eubacteria

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One of the three primary divisions of life. Eubacteria consist of unicellular organisms with prokaryotic cells and include most of the common bacteria.

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archaea

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One of the three primary divisions of life. Archaea consist of unicellular organisms with prokaryotic cells.

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nucleus

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Space in eukaryotic cells that is enclosed by the nuclear envelope and contains the chromosomes.

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histone

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Low-molecular-weight protein found in eukaryotes that complexes with DNA to form chromosomes.

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chromatin

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Material found in the eukaryotic nucleus; consists of DNA and proteins.

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virus

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Noncellular replicating agent consisting of nucleic acid surrounded by a protein coat; can replicate only within its host cell.

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homologous pair of chromosomes

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Two chromosomes that are alike in structure and size and that carry genetic information for the same set of hereditary characteristics. One chromosome of a homologous pair is inherited from the male parent and the other is inherited from the female parent.

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diploid

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Possessing two sets of chromosomes (two genomes).

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haploid

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Possessing a single set of chromosomes (one genome).

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polyploid

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Possession of more than two haploid sets of chromosomes.

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telomere

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stable end of a chromosome

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origin of replication

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Site where DNA synthesis is initiated.

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sister chromatid

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Two copies of a chromosome that are held together at the centromere. Each chromatid consists of a single DNA molecule.

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cell cycle

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Stages through which a cell passes from one cell division to the next.

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checkpoint

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A key transition point at which progression to the next stage in the cell cycle is regulated.

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interphase

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Period in the cell cycle between the cell divisions. In interphase, the cell grows, develops, and prepares for cell division.

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M (mitotic) phase

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Period of active cell division; includes mitosis (nuclear division) and cytokinesis (cytoplasmic division).

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mitosis

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Process by which the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell divides.

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cytokinesis

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process by which the cytoplasm of a cell divides

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prophase

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Stage of mitosis. In prophase, the chromosomes contract and become visible, the cytoskeleton breaks down, and the mitotic spindle begins to form.

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prometaphase

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Stage of mitosis. In prometaphase, the nuclear membrane breaks down and the spindle microtubules attach to the chromosomes.

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metaphase

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Stage of mitosis. In metaphase, chromosomes align in the center of the cell.

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anaphase

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Stage of mitosis in which chromatids separate and move toward the spindle poles.

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telophase

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Stage of mitosis. In telophase, the chromosomes arrive at the spindle poles, the nuclear membrane re-forms, and the chromosomes relax and lengthen.

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meiosis

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Process in which chromosomes of a eukaryotic cell divide to give rise to haploid reproductive cells. Consists of two divisions: meiosis I and meiosis II.

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fertilization

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Fusion of gametes (sex cells) to form a zygote.

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prophase 1

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Stage of meiosis I. In prophase I, chromosomes condense and pair, crossing over takes place, the nuclear membrane breaks down, and the spindle forms.

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synapsis

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Close pairing of homologous chromosomes.

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bivalent

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Refers to a synapsed pair of homologous chromosomes.

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tetrad

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The four products of meiosis; all four chromatids of a homologous pair of chromosomes.

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crossing over

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Exchange of genetic material between homologous but nonsister chromatids.

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metaphase 1

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Stage of meiosis I. In metaphase I, homologous pairs of chromosomes align in the center of the cell.

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anaphase 1

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Stage of meiosis I. In anaphase I, homologous chromosomes separate and move toward the spindle poles.

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telophase 1

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Stage of meiosis I. In telophase I, chromosomes arrive at the spindle poles.

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interkinesis

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Period between meiosis I and meiosis II.

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prophase 2

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Stage of meiosis after interkinesis. In prophase II, chromosomes condense, the nuclear membrane breaks down, and the spindle forms. Some cells skip this stage.

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metaphase 2

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Stage of meiosis II. In metaphase II, individual chromosomes align on the metaphase plate.

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anaphase 2

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Stage of meiosis II. In anaphase II, chromatids separate and move toward the spindle poles.

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telophase 2

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Stage of meiosis II. In telophase II, chromosomes arrive at the spindle poles.

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recombination

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Process that produces new combinations of alleles.

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cohesin

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Molecule that holds the two sister chromatids of a chromosome together. The breakdown of cohesin at the centromeres enables the chromatids to separate in anaphase of mitosis and anaphase II of meiosis.

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spermatogenesis

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Sperm production in animals.

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spermatogonium

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Diploid cell in the testis; capable of undergoing meiosis to produce a sperm.

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primary spermatocyte

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Spermatogonium that has entered prophase I.

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secondary spermatocyte

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Product of meiosis I in male animals.

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spermatid

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Immediate product of meiosis II in spermatogenesis; matures to sperm.

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oogenesis

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Egg production in animals.

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oogonium

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Diploid cell in the ovary; capable of undergoing meiosis to produce an egg cell.

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primary oocyte

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Oogonium that has entered prophase I.

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secondary oocyte

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One of the products of meiosis I in female animals; receives most of the cytoplasm.

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first polar body

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One of the products of meiosis I in oogenesis; contains half the chromosomes but little of the cytoplasm.

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ovum

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Final product of oogenesis.

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second polar body

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One of the products of meiosis II in oogenesis; contains a set of chromosomes but little of the cytoplasm.

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microsporocyte

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Diploid reproductive cell in the stamen of a plant; undergoes meiosis to produce four haploid microspores.

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microspore

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Haploid product of meiosis in plants.

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megasporocyte

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In the ovary of a plant, a diploid reproductive cell that undergoes meiosis to produce haploid macrospores.

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megaspore

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One of the four products of meiosis in plants.

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kinetochore

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point of attachment for spindle microtubules

61
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what type of chromosome is this?

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acrocentric

62
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what type of chromosome is this?

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metacentric

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what type of chromosome is this?

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submetacentric

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what type of chromosome is this?

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telocentric

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