| A | B |
|---|
| mitosis | Reproduction in diploid body cells |
| meiosis | cellular reproduction haploid sex cells |
| diploid | Having paired sets of chromosomes in a cell or cell nucleus. |
| haploid | Having a single set chromosome |
| crossing over | Exchange of genetic material |
| Homologous | Structures that are similar |
| Nucleus | control center or brain of the cell |
| Chromosomes | Structure that consists of a single molecule of DNA |
| Chromatids | One of two identical chromosomal strands |
| Interphase | cell phase in which there is no reproduction |
| Prophase | Each chromosome copies itself |
| Metaphase | The stage where chromosomes line up in the middle of the nucleus. |
| Anaphase | The stage where chromosomes move away from each other |
| Telophase | Stage in which the cell membrane pinches off. |
