Biology Flashcards
What is a point mutation
A mutation the the letters of the DNA
How many chromosomes in a normal human karyotype
46
What is a chromosomal mutation
A mutation in the number of chromosomes
Genes contain instructions
Proteins
What is a genotype
The letters of a certain trait
What is a phenotype
The physical trait
What are restriction enzymes
The are chemical scissors that cut the DNA
What is Codominence
Where both traits are present
What is incomplete dominance
Where neither trait is dominant so they mix
What is a poly genetic trait
One where many genotypes are involved and many phenotype a are possible.
What is haploid
Half the number of chromosomes (23 for humans)
What is diploid
Twice the number of chromosomes(46 for humans)
Where was Charles Darwin influenced the most
The Galápagos Islands
What book did Darwin write
The origin of species
What is the short definition of evolution
Change over time
What are the 2 main sources of genetic variation
Mutation and crossing over
What is the first and second word in a scientific name
Genus then species
What do fossils show
Evolution
What kingdoms contain cell walls
Plantae fungi and bacteria
What is homeostasis
Equilibrium and maintaining internal conditions
What is metabolism
The sum of all total chemical reactions in an organism
What are the monomers of proteins
Amino acids
What is the function of proteins
To do stuff around the body
What are the monomers of lipids
Fatty acids