| A | B |
|---|
| sexual reproduction | reproduction that involves fertilization of haploid gametes and results in genetic diversity |
| asexual reproduction | reproduction that results in identical offspring |
| diploid | containing a full set of chromosomes |
| fertilization | the union of two gametes to produce a zygote |
| oogenesis | the process of producing a haploid egg (ovum) |
| spermatogenesis | the process of producing a haploid sperm |
| homologous chromosomes | chromosomes that carry similar information |
| prophase | the first stage of meiosis |
| metaphase | a phase of meiosis where the chromosomes line up on the center of the cell |
| anaphase | a stage of meiosis where chromosomes are pulled to each end of the cell |
| cytokinesis | division of the cytoplasm |
| gene | a portion of DNA that encodes a protein and accounts for traits |
| sister chromatid | one half of a duplicated chromosome |
