Meiosis Terminology 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyCellular processes and structureASEdexcel Created by: Corrine SCreated on: 11-05-13 15:27 Diploid A cell containing full set of chromosomes 1 of 12 Haploid Cell containing half the number of chromosomes 2 of 12 Gametes Sex cells. E.g. egg and sperm 3 of 12 Crossing Over (Recombination) Another method of GENETIC VARIATION where the chromatids in each homologous pair twist around each other and swap 4 of 12 Chiasmata The point where the chromatids break off 5 of 12 Chromatid Each of the two threadlike strands 6 of 12 Centromeres Point on chromosome by which its attached 7 of 12 Homologous Pairs Both maternal and paternal Chromosome 8 of 12 Independent Assortment Chromosomes that came from the individuals two parents are distributed into the gametes at random 9 of 12 Centrioles Cylinder shaped cell structure found in eukaryotics. They self replicate and help with cell division 10 of 12 Spindle Collection of fibers composed of microtubules, which are prominent during cell division 11 of 12 Cytokinesis A physical process of cell division that divides the cytoplasm of a parent cell into two daughter cells 12 of 12
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