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Cell Reproduction
vocab on cell reproduction
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7th Grade
02/08/2012

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Mitosis
Definition
The process in which the nucleus divides to form two indentical nuclei.
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Chromosome
Definition
A structure in the nucleus that conatins hereditary material.
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Asexual Reproduction
Definition
When a new organism in produced from another organism.
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Sexual Reproduction
Definition
Two sex cell, sometimes called an egg and sperm, come together.
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Sperm
Definition
Are formed in the male reproductive system.
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Eggs
Definition
Are formed in the female reproductive system.
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Fertilization
Definition
The joining of an egg and sperm.
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Zygote
Definition
The cell that forms when the egg and sperm join.
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Haploid
Definition
When a cell has only half the number of chromosomes as the body cells.
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Meiosis
Definition
Produces haploid sex cells.
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DNA
Definition
Contains information on an organism's growth and function.
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Gene
Definition
Where the instructions for making a specific protien are.
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RNA
Definition
Carry the DNA from the nucleus to the ribosomes.
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Diploid
Definition
When cells have pairs of similar chromosomes.
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Mutations
Definition
Any permanent change in the DNA sequence of a gene or chromosome of a cell.
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