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WARNING: TEST APPROACHING October 10, 2012 Ch. 2 Study Guide Chromosome – a threadlike strand inside the nucleus that is made up of DNA Mitosis – the process of cell division Asexual Reproduction – reproduction by simple cell division Sexual Reproduction – the form of reproduction in which cells from two parents unite to form a zygote Meiosis – the process that reduces the number of chromosomes in reproductive cells Life Cycle – the series of distinct stages of life that most organisms grow and mature through Direct Development – a kind of growth where organisms keep the same body features as they grow larger Metamorphosis – a change in the shape or characteristics of an organism’s body as it grows Inherited trait – a characteristic that is passed from parent to offspring Dominant trait – a strong trait Recessive trait – a weak trait Gene – structures on a chromosome that contain the DNA code for a trait an organism Inherits WARNING: TEST APPROACHING October 10, 2012 Ch. 2 Study Guide Continued What is the name of the cell that begins the development of the chick? An egg After how many days is the chick fully developed? 21 days What cell process is responsible for regeneration? Mitosis What cell process is involved in asexual reproduction? Mitosis What is the name of the final stage of an organism’s life cycle? Adult What are the three stages of incomplete metamorphosis? Egg, Nymph, Adult During the third stage of complete metamorphosis, the larva becomes __________. a) A cocoon b) a pupa c) an egg d)an adult