Haploid and Diploid Cells (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Haploid cell definition
Haploid cell definition
Cell with one set of chromosomes
Diploid cell definition
Diploid cell definition
Cell with two sets of chromosomes
Symbol for haploid cell
Symbol for haploid cell
Symbol for diploid cell
Symbol for diploid cell
How many chromosome pairs in humans?
How many chromosome pairs in humans?
23 pairs
What are homologous pairs?
What are homologous pairs?
Chromosome pairs with genes for same characteristics
Female sex chromosomes in humans
Female sex chromosomes in humans
XX
Male sex chromosomes in humans
Male sex chromosomes in humans
XY
Examples of human haploid cells
Examples of human haploid cells
Sperm and egg cells
No. of chromosomes in human haploid cells
No. of chromosomes in human haploid cells
Examples of human diploid cells
Examples of human diploid cells
Most body (somatic) cells
No. of chromosomes in human diploid cells
No. of chromosomes in human diploid cells
Role of haploid cells
Role of haploid cells
Sexual reproduction
Role of diploid cells
Role of diploid cells
Growth, repair, and maintenance
Which chromosome pair determines gender?
Which chromosome pair determines gender?
23rd pair (sex chromosomes)