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tetrad |
structure containing four chromatids that forms during meiosis |
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mitosis |
cellular division that produces 2 identical cells that may be used for growth or repair |
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meiosis |
cellular division that produces 4 unique cells that are used in sexual reproduction |
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diploid |
describes a cell that has 2 full sets of chromosomes |
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haploid |
describes a cell that has 1 full set of chromosomes |
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somatic cells |
body cells; NOT reproductive cells |
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interphase |
cell cycle phase in which the cell grows, replicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis |
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m phase |
cell cycle phase in which the nucleus and the cytoplasm divide into two cells |
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PMAT |
the 4 subphases of mitosis |
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cytokinesis |
division of the cytoplasm |
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meiosis |
process by which the number of chromosomes per cell is cut in half |
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gamete |
specialized cell involved in sexual reproduction |
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homologous |
term used to refer to chromosomes that each have a corresponding chromosomes from the opposite-sex parent |
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chromatid |
one of two identical "sister" parts of a duplicated chromosome |
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centromere |
area where the chromatids of a chromosome are attached |
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crossing over |
process in which homologous chromosomes exchange portions of their chromatids during meiosis |
