| A | B |
| Cell Differentiation | The process of cells drifting apart genetically to become different cell types |
| Chromatin | Uncoiled DNA present in the nucleus during Interphase |
| Karyotype | An organized display of the chromosomes lined up by size and shape |
| Diploid | 2 of each kind of chromosome; the normal amount |
| Haploid | 1 of each kind of chromosome; half the normal amount |
| Cancer | State of unregulated, out-of-control cell division |
| Mutation | A change in the DNA sequence or chromosome arrangement |
| Gamete | A sex cell; either sperm or egg |
| Sex chromosome | A chromosome responsible for determining the gender of an individual; one of the 23rd pair in humans, either X or Y |
| Crossing Over | Phenomenon of homologous chromosomes lining up and exchanging part of their arms/ DNA sequences |