Meiosis & Fertilization Flashcards
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Haploid (1n)
Diploid (2n)
Gamete
Homologous Pair
(or chromosomes)
Meiosis
Mitosis
Asexual Reproduction
Sexual Reproduction
Reproductive Cells
Crossing-Over
Fertilization
Zygote
Somatic Cell
Germ Cells
Means half or “one set” of chromosomes
Means “two sets” of chromosomes
Cells produced in meiosis and then are involved in sexual reproduction.
Also known as sex cells or reproductive cells. In females, gametes are
eggs. In males, gametes are sperm.
Word used to describe a pair of chromosomes where one chromosome
came from the mother and one chromosome came from the father.
They are usually the same size.
Process of cell division where the number of chromosomes per cell is
cut in half (23 chromosomes for humans). Occurs only in
reproductive cells. Results in the formation of four genetically
different, haploid, daughter cells.
Process of cell division that occurs in somatic (body) cells. Results in
the formation of two genetically identical, diploid daughter cells.
Process whereby a single parent reproduces by itself. Produces
genetically identical offspring.
Process whereby two cells (sperm and egg) from two different parents
unite to form the first cell of a new organism.
Also known as sex cells, involved in sexual reproduction.
When homologous chromosomes exchange genetic information and
produce new combinations of DNA.
Process in sexual reproduction in which male and female reproductive
cells (sperm and egg) join to form a new cell.
An egg that has been fertilized by sperm. After fertilization, these new
cells begin to undergo mitosis (cell division)!
Cells that make up the body (such as muscle cells, skin cells, nerve
cells). New somatic cells are made through mitosis.
Cells that are involved in reproduction (sperm and egg). Germ cells
are made through meiosis.