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

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is the process of nuclear division that reduces the number of chromosomes by half.

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Meiosis

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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

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