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6.1 Chromosomes and Meiosis

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<strong>6.1</strong> <strong>Chromosomes</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Meiosis</strong>Word RootsKnowing word roots can improve yourvocabulary!• di- = two (diploid: cells that containtwo homologous sets ofchromosomes)• fertil- = fruitful (fertilization: processof fusion of a haploid sperm <strong>and</strong> ahaploid egg cell)

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