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Meiosis |
Process in which a single diploid Autocell divides to produce four haploid reductive cells. (chromosome number is reduced by half) |
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Autosomes |
22 pairs non sex chromosomes |
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Sex chromosomes |
X and Y chromosomes XX= female XY= male |
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Haploid |
A single set of chromosomes |
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Diploid |
Two set of chromosomes |
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Crossing over |
Homologous pairs of chromosomes exchange small portions of genetic information |
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Spermatogenesis |
Meiosis in the male |
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Oogenesis |
Meiosis in the female |
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Nondisjunction |
When homologous pair of chromosomes fail to separate from each other during meiosis |
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Seminiferous tubules |
Highly coiled tubes inside the testis |
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Ovaries |
Secrete female hormones estrogen and progesterone band produce egg cells. The size and shape of an almond |
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Ovulation |
Release of the oocyte every 28 days |
