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11 Cards in this Set
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Chromosome
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DNA and protein in a coiled, rod-shaped form that occurs during cell division
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Siter Chromatids
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One of two identical parts of chromosomes
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Genome
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The complete genetic material contained in an individual
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Sex Chromosomes
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A chromosome that detemines sex(gender)
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Autosomes
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A chromosome that is not a sex chromosome
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Karyotype
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A picture of a indivduals chromosomes
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Diploid
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A cell that contains both chromosomes of a homologous pair
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Haploid
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Having only one chromosome of each homogolous pair
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Histones
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A protein molecule tha wraps around during chromosome formation
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Homologous Pair
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One pair of morphigically similar chromosomes
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Centromere
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A region of the chromosome where the two sister chromatids are held together and which is the site of attachment of the chromosmes to the spindle fibersduring mitosis
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