| A | B |
|---|
| Somatic | Body Cells |
| Diploid | Cells that contain two of each chromosome. |
| Crossing Over | The process when homologous chromosomes exchange genetic information. |
| Gametes | Sex cells (eggs and sperm). |
| Haploid | Cells that contain only one of each chromosome ("half"). |
| Homologous Chromosomes | Chromosome pairs with similar genetic information. |
| Fertilization | When a sperm and egg join together to make a new baby. |
| Zygote | The new cell formed when the sperm fertilizes the egg. |
