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Diploid cells
The presence of two daughter cells containing identical chromosomes from each parent.
Haploid cells
The presence of four daughter cells containing a single set of unique chromosomes.
Meiosis
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 and plant spores.
Mitosis
A process that allows a cell to divide into two identical daughter cells.
Prophase
The phase where duplicated genetic material is separated into two identical daughter cells.
Metaphase
The phase where the nucleus dissolves and the cell's chromosomes condense and align in the center of the dividing cell.
Anaphase
The phase that separates the duplicated genetic material into two identical daughter cells.
Telophase
The phase when chromosomes move in opposite directions to form two new cells from one.
True-breeding
The ability to pass down specific traits to its offspring, also known as purebreds.
Homozygous traits
Having two identical versions of a gene (e.g. YY, yy).
Heterozygous traits
Having two different versions of a gene (e.g. Yy).
Alleles
One or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by a mutation.
Phenotype
The observable characteristics of an organism such as physical traits, behaviors, and development.
Genotype
The genetic makeup of an organism.
Monohybrids
A heterozygous hybrid with respect to a specific gene.
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