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Meiosis
The process of germ cell formation. During meiosis, each chromosome pairs with the other chromosome in the pair and they exchange segments of genetic material. In both women and men, the autosomes (non-sex chromosomes) pair. In women, the…
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- AML1 Acute myeloid leukemia 1 gene. See: Runx-1
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- Hemidesmosome A specialised structure that attaches an epithelial cell to the basement membrane beneath it
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- Saliva A watery secretion in the mouth produced by the salivary glands that aids in the digestion of food. Saliva…