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Haploid
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A cell containing one pair of chromosomes; n
2
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Diploid
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A cell containing two full pairs of chromosomes; 2n
3
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Gametes
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A sex cell of an animal or plant
4
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Homologous chromosomes
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Pairs of chromosomes that carry similar genes, the ones that line up during crossover
5
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Trisomy
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A condition where someone has an extra chromosome, down syndrome
6
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Karyotpe
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A representation of an organism’s complete set of chromosomes, arranged in pairs based on size and shape
7
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Zygote
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When a sperm and egg unite! during fertilization starting a new organism
8
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Fertilization
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When a sperm and egg unite!
9
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Autosomes
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Chromosomes that are not sex cells
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