Ch 13.1-13-3 Flashcards
1
Q
What are genes?
A
Coded information in the form of neditary units
2
Q
What is sexual reproduction?
A
Two parents have an offspring that have genes from both parents
3
Q
What is asexual reproduction
A
A single individual is the sole parent and passes copies of its genes to their offspring
4
Q
What is a karyotype?
A
An individuals collection of chromosomes
5
Q
What are homologous chromosomes
A
Two chromosomes that have the same length, position, and pattern
6
Q
What are the sex chromosomes?
A
X and y
7
Q
What is fertilization
A
Union of gametes, culminating in fusion of their nuclei
8
Q
How many duanter cars are produced in meiosis?
A
4
9
Q
When does crossingover occur?
A
Prophase
