16 - Meiosis, Gametogenesis &DNA Recombination

Question 1

Describe the important features of meiosis and gametogenesis (creation of gametes) as well as DNA recombination.

Answer 1

Review if cant.

Question 2

Give an overview of meiosis and how it differs from mitosis.

Answer 2

Question 3

What is the difference between a mutation and a polymorphism?

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Question 4

How is DNA recombination thought to occur? Describe the processes involved.

Answer 4

Question 5

What is site specific DNA recombination? How does it differ from independent assortment and homologous recombination mechanisms? Why is this important?

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Question 6

Describe oogenesis.

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Question 7

How does oogenesis differ from spermatogeneis?

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Question 8

Describe spermatogenesis.

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Question 9

What are some clinically relevant dysfunctions in meiosis, gametogenesis, and DNA recombination?

Answer 9

ANEUPLOIDY IS VERY IMPORTANT!

Question 10

What is the clinical relevance of nondisjunction specifically in meiosis?

Answer 10