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Somatic cells have two sets of chromosomes so they are _____
Diploid
Gametes have one set of chromosomes so they are _____
Haploid
Chromosomes with the same genes (one from mom and one from dad) are
Homologous Chromosomes
Sperm and egg cells are called
gametes
Humans have ____ total chromosomes
46
How many cell divisions happen in meiosis?
2
How many cells are produced at the end of meiosis?
4
Cells at the end of meiosis are haploid or diploid
haploid
What is the end product of meiosis I? (number of cells, haploid or diploid)
2 haploid cells
What is it called when homologous chromosomes exchange pieces of genetic material?
crossing over
What is one way meiosis increases genetic variation?
crossing over, random arrangement of chromosomes
A fertilized egg cell is called a/an
zygote
