5. Meiosis and Sexual Reproduction
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Somatic Cells
Non-reproductive body cells with a full set of chromosomes.
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Germline Cells
Cells that give rise to gametes and pass on genetic information.
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Diploid
A cell with two sets of chromosomes (2n).
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Haploid
A cell with one complete set of chromosomes (n).
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Meiosis
A type of cell division that produces haploid gametes from diploid cells.
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Independent Assortment
Random distribution of chromosomes during meiosis.
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Crossing Over
Exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes.
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Random Fertilisation
Random combination of gametes, contributing to genetic variation.
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