Biology Glossary

chromosomes

Thread‑like structures within the nucleus that carry genetic material; in fertilisation the combined set from both gametes restores the full chromosome complement.

Inheritance, variation and evolution Reproduction

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Explain how fertilisation restores the full number of chromosomes.
Meiosis

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Amino acid sequence
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