B5 Flashcards

1
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define gene

A

a strand of DNA that codes for a characteristic

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2
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define gamete

A

sex cell

haploid

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3
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define dominant allele

A

only one reuired to express characteristic

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4
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define recessive allele

A

two alleles are needed to express a characteristic

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5
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define genotype

A

a collection of alleles to express a phenotype

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6
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what is the prophase

A

the nuclear enveloope breaks (nucleus opens so chromosomes can move freely)

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7
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what is the mataphase

A

chromosomaes line up along the equator (random side in meiosis)

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8
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what is the anaphase

A

chromosomes pulled apart

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9
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what is cytokinesis

A

nuclear envelope reforms leaving two seperate cells and nuclei

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10
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How do you anser a natural selection question

A

Variation (every species has variation)
Inheritance (inherit alles /characteristics)
Change (in environment)
survival of the fittest

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