1. ______________________ occurs when cells go through the process of mitosis.

2. A(n) _________________ is an organism or cell that is genetically identical to the organism or cell from which it came.

3. The term ____________________ refers to cells that have two sets of chromosomes.

4. ____________________ is the fusion of two gametes (sperm and egg) to form a zygote.

5. A(n) ___________________ is a sex cell.

6. _____________________ refers to the amount of variation among individuals in a species.

7. ________________________ cells have only one set of chromosomes.

8. ________________________ involves the combination of genes from the gametes of two parents.

9. ______________ cells are also referred to as body cells.

10. A(n) ______________ is a fertilized egg.


11. How many chromosomes are in a human body cell?


12. True / False: The cells that form from mitosis have half the number of chromosomes as the original cell.

13. True / False: The cells that form from meiosis have half the number of chromosomes as the original cell.

14. How many chromosomes are in a human sex cell?

15. True / False: Gametes are haploid.