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A sex cell (gamete) that contains one set of chromosomes.

Genetic information that determines an organism’s characteristics, passed on from one generation to another.

A type of cell division which produces daughter cells identical to the parent.

The central part of an atom. It contains protons and neutrons, and has most of the mass of the atom. The plural of nucleus is nuclei.

Living entity, eg animals, plants or microorganisms.

Sex cell.