Chromosomes

Eukaryotes grow, develop, repair, and asexually reproduce by another type “........”

Gametes are formed by a third type “..........”

A ...........is a segment of DNA that codes for a protein or RNA molecule.

Bacterial cells reproduce by one type .............

chromatids are attached at a point called a ..........

The fusion of two haploid gametes—a process called fertilization—forms a ............

Chromatin is composed of DNA and ..............

When a cell, such as a gamete, contains one set of chromosomes, it is said to be ......... (n)

When a cell, such as a somatic cell, contains two sets of chromosomes, it is said to be ............ (2n)

The two exact copies of DNA that make up each chromosome are called ........

A prokaryote’s single DNA molecule is .............and is attached to the inner cell membrane.

As a eukaryotic cell prepares to divide, the ........... become visible.