An Artificial Opening from the Large Intestine to the Outside

question 70

Short Answer

An artificial opening from the large intestine to the outside of the body is called a(n) __________.

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Definitions:

Meiosis

Meiosis is a type of cell division resulting in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell, essential for sexual reproduction.

Diploid

An organism or cell having two sets of chromosomes, typically one set from each parent.

Crossing-Over

A process occurring during meiosis where two chromosomes pair up and exchange segments of their genetic material to form recombinant chromosomes, which increases genetic diversity.

Genes

Segments of DNA located on chromosomes, responsible for the inheritance of specific traits from parents to offspring.