Studied by 14 people
Gestation Period
time between fertilization and birth of an organism
Amniocentesis
test to know if there is something wrong with the baby
Autosomes
any of the numbered chromosomes
Calyx
sepals
Cancer
uncontrolled cell growth
Corolla
petals
Homologous
having the same relative position, value, or structure
Ovary
One pair of female glands in which the eggs form and the female hormones estrogen and progesterone are made
Petals
the parts of a flower that are often conspicuously colored
Klinefelter's Syndrome
extra copy of X chromosome; More feminine appearance
Chromatin
uncoiled DNA
Placenta previa
fertilized egg implants over the birth canal gets larger, needs more food. After birth starts to lose blood placenta comes off
Ectopic Pregnancy
a pregnancy in which the fetus develops outside the uterus, typically in a Fallopian tube.
Trisomy
having 3 chromosomes instead of a pair
Sex Chromosomes
a type of chromosome involved in sex determination.
Puberty
time of an organism's life where gametes are being made
Turner's Syndrome
a condition that affects only females, results when one of the X chromosomes (sex chromosomes) is missing or partially missing
Crossing-over
the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes
Chiasmata
site of crossin-over
Freemartin
female calf of a male/female twin in cattle. She will be sterile.
Pollen
a fine powder produced by certain plants when they reproduce
Polar Body
eliminates unneeded DNA
Placenta
an organ that connects the developing fetus to the uterine wall, thereby allowing nutrient uptake, waste elimination, and gas exchange via the mother's blood supply
Uterus
organ where the body develops and grows. Placenta attaches to receive nourishment from Mom.
Fallopian Tube
a connection between ovary and uterus
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