Across
- 5. coiled up DNA
- 8. a complete set of chromosomes (2n)
- 11. 2 haploid gametes combine to create a diploid zygote
- 12. meiosis is ____ reproduction
- 15. chromosomes line up down the middle of the cell
- 16. the chromosomes move apart to sides of the cell
- 18. meiosis results in ____ cells
- 19. process where the cell divides one time
- 21. longest stage of cell cycle
- 22. allows for variation
- 23. formed by meiosis
Down
- 1. an egg has 23 chromosomes. Is it haploid or diploid?
- 2. basic genetic information (chromosomes 1-22)
- 3. nucleus begins to reform and cell begins to cleave
- 4. mitosis is ____ reproduction
- 5. when the cell completely divides
- 6. mitosis results in ____ cells
- 7. total number of chromosomes per cell
- 9. section of chromosomes that codes for a certain trait
- 10. how many pairs of chromosomes do humans have
- 13. chromosomes begin to form, nucleus breaks down
- 14. uncontrolled cell division
- 17. mitosis creates _____ cells (body cells)
- 20. holds DNA