| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Chromosome | Cell Structure that carry's genetic Material |
| DNA | Genetic Material |
| Homologous | Paired Chromosomes with a gene for the same trait |
| Chromatids | 1/2 of the replicated chromosomes |
| Centromere | Region where chromatids go in and spindle fibers attach |
| Haploid | Cell with one of each type of chromosome |
| Diploid | Cell with two of each type of chromosome |
| Chromatin | long strands of DNA found in the eukarotic cells |
| Hersey & Chase | DNA = genetic material |
| Chargaff | Double Helix |
| Watson & Crick | Proposed Double Helix |
| DNA Replication | process in which chromosonal DNA is copied |
| DR Important? | Reduce Chromosome # |
| DR When? | During Gamete Formation |
| DR How? | Two Nuclear and cell division |
| DR Result | Gametes |
| Prophase | Prepared |
| Metaphase | Middle |
| Anaphase | Apart |
| Telophase | Seperate |
| Cell Plate | Barrier grown in Plant cells |
| Clevage Furrow | Barrier grown in Animal cells |
| Cancer | malignant growth from uncontrolled cell growth |
| Cancer Cause | Changes in enzyme production |
| Cancer Prevention | Diets low in fat and high in fiber / excersise |
| Meiosis Purpose | to produce gametes |
| M Where | reproductive oranisms |
| M Synapsis | reducing of chromosome # |
| M Cross over | exchange of genetic material between non sister chromatids |
| Spermatogenisis | creates sperm |
| Oogeneis | create ovium |
| Fertilization | when egg and sperm connect |
| Zygote | Fertilized egg |
| blastula | hollow ball of cells in a layer surrounding a fluid filled space |
| gastrula | Animal embryo development stage |
| endoderm | liver, pancreas |
| mesoderm | muscles, circulatory, skelatal... systems |
| ectoderm | nervous system, and skin |
| spindle | move chromosomes |
| purpose of mitosis | chromosome #, Growth Repair Replacement, Asexual reproduction |
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