Chapter 11.4 Meiosis 2012 notes.pdf
Chapter 11.4 Meiosis 2012 notes.pdf
Chapter 11.4 Meiosis 2012 notes.pdf
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1. Chromosome #<br />
<br />
W/2 parents inherit single copy of gene from each parent<br />
Org. produces gametes (sex cells)—those 2 sets of genes sep.<br />
(each gamete = 1 set of genes)<br />
A. Diploid Cells<br />
Homologous: parental set of chromosomes<br />
Ex: Humans = 46 total chrom, 23 from dad, 23 corresponding chrom<br />
from mom<br />
Diploid (2N): “2 sets”; cell (body) w/both parent sets<br />
B. Haploid Cells<br />
Single sets of chromosomes<br />
Haploid (1N): cell (gametes) w/1 set
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