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        | basic structural and functional units of life |  | 
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        | converts mRNA sequence into a string of amino acids that form a protein |  | 
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        | continuous with rough ER. surrounds nucleus. |  | 
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        | composed of DNA and histone proteins that makes the chromosome |  | 
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        | organized structure of DNA and protein |  | 
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        | cell division is important for growth.  SEE MODEL |  | 
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        | reproductive cell, haploid 1N amount of DNA |  | 
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        | form asters, microtubules, chromosomes, kinetichores, polar spindle |  | 
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        | separation of chromosomes |  | 
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        | cell starts to divide. Own centrosome, microtubules, and chromatids. |  | 
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        | cell has 2 nuclei for a short time |  | 
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        | division specific for sex chromosomes.  2 divisions result in 4 gametes. |  | 
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        | pairing of 46 homologous duplicated chromosomes |  | 
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        | long segments of DNA are exchanged |  | 
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        | 46 homologous chromosomes align at metaphase plate |  | 
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        | 46 homologous duplicated chromosomes separate, but centromeres do not split. |  | 
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        | 2 secondary gametocytes are formed (23 duplicated 2N) |  | 
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        | synapsis and crossing over are absent |  | 
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        | 23 duplicated chromosomes align at metaphase |  | 
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        | duplicate chromosomes separate to form 23 single chromosomes. centromeres split |  | 
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        | 4 gametes (23 single chromosomes, 1N) are found |  | 
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        | site where temperature is regulated.  site where antidiuretic hormone is. prevents excess secretion of fluid by urine |  | 
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