Cell Division: Meiosis
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 gene | sequence of DNA that codes for a protein and thus determines a trait |
| homologous chromosome | chromosomes that have the same sequence of genes, that have the same structure, and that pair during meiosis |
| gamete | specialized cell involved in sexual reproduction |
| haploid | an organism or cell having only one complete set of chromosomes |
| diploid | an organism or cell having two sets of chromosomes or twice the haploid number |
| fertilization | fusion of male and female gametes |
| meiosis | the process by which the number of chromosomes is reduced by half to form sex cells |
| crossing over | the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes |
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