Chaoter 6.1 Flashcards
Give an example of an visible genetic difference
-Coat colour of llama
Give an example where the genetic difference isn’t visible
-Owls
What is genetic diversity?
-variation or inherited genetic difference in a species
Give 2 facts about genetic diversity.
- result of sexual reproduction
- randomly sorts, shuffles DNA
What is diploid number?
-Body cell that has two sets of chromosomes
What is the human diploid number?
46 (23x2)
How does mitosis help diploids?
-Makes sure diploid number always stays the same and genetic information contained in body always remain the same unless mutation
Why does genetic diversity within a species is more advantage than a species with no genetic diversity?
Organisms will have combinations of genes from parents, allow it to cope with changes in environment
What is haploid number?
One set of 23 chromosomes from female parent and one set of 23 chromosomes from their male parent
What are haploid chromosomes carried in
Gametes
What are gametes?
Specialized cells necessary for reproduction
What are male gametes called
Sperm
What are female gametes called
Egg cells
What is fertilization
The process which an egg cell is penetrated by a species cell and haploid genetic information from sperm and egg cells combine
What is a zygote
New diploid cell formed by fertilization,
Half chromosomes from female half from male
What is embryo
The stage of a multicellular organism following fertilization
What is the difference between a zygote and embryo
Zygotes undergoes mitosis
Cell division developes into embryo