a type of cell division that results in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell, as in the production of gametes.

any cell of a living organism other than the reproductive cells. The body cells.

specialized cell involved in sexual reproduction. The sperm and egg cells.

Pair of chromosomes that are the same size, same appearance and carry the same genes.

Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome (1-22)

X and Y chromosomes that determine an individual's sex

type of reproduction in which cells (sperm and egg) from two parents unite to form the first cell of a new organism

Process in sexual reproduction in which sperm and egg join to form a new cell

containing two complete sets(pairs) of chromosomes, one from each parent.

having a single set of unpaired chromosomes

Male sex cell

Female sex cell

Symbol for diploid number of chromosomes in a cell.

Symbol for haploid number of chromosomes in a cell.

Process in which homologous chromosomes exchange portions of their chromatids during meiosis.

the random distribution of the pairs of genes on different chromosomes to the gametes

A reproductive process that involves only one parent and produces offspring that are identical to the parent. (bacteria reproduction)

the combination of each unique sperm with each unique egg increases genetic variability

fertilized egg