Book 1 Ch4 - Inheritance Flashcards
1
Q
2 basic types of cells in eukaryotes
A
Germ cells - produce gametes (haploid)
Somatic cells - rest of body cells
2
Q
Autosomes and heterosomes
A
A- non sex chromosomes
Pairs are homologous (equal length, equivalent genes)
H- xy in males, xx in females
3
Q
Karyotype
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Number and appearance of chromosomes
4
Q
Stages of mitosis
A
Interphase - g1, s, g2 Mitosis - Prophase Metaphase Anaphase Telophase
Cytokinesis
5
Q
Homozygous vs heterozygous
A
Homo - both alleles are identical
Hetero - alleles are different