Meoisis Flashcards
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is a cell that has only one chromosome of each homologous pair.
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Haploid
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is a cell that contains both chromosomes of a homologous pair
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Diploid
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all the cells in the body except the sex cells (diploid number).
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Somatic Cells
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(Sex cells) produced by a process called meiosis. They have a haploid number.
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Gametes
4
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is the process of nuclear division that reduces the number of chromosomes by half.
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Meiosis
5
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This is when portions of chromatids may be exchanged which results in the exchange of genes. This allows for genetic diversity.
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Crossing-over