chapter 2 Flashcards
what is a chromosome?
structure within living cells that contain genetic material
what is chromatin?
DNA + proteins
what are diploid species?
two sets of chromosomes forming a homologous pair
do homologous pairs have the same allele?
no, they have the same gene loci but different allele
what chromosome isnt a homologous pair?
sex chromosomes
what is asexual reproduction?
pre existing cell divides to produce new cells
what is an example of asexual reproduction?
wound healing and cell replacement in adult organisms
what is binary fission?
bacteria replicated chromosomes then divides into two daughter cells- genetically identical
what is interphase?
G1, S and G2
what is G0?
non dividing state- cell can enter this stage when it is aging and theres DNA damage, temporary lack of nutrition, or its normal differentiation program
what is senescence?
cell aging and DNA damage- permanent
what is quiescence?
temporary lack of nutrition and/or growth factors-reversible
what happens during G1 phase?
cell prepares to divide, accumulates proteins and reaches a restriction point where the cell MUST complete the cycle
what happpens during S phase?
chromosomes are replicated
what are sister chromatids?
two copies of a chromosome joined together at the centromere to form an X shape
what happens during G2?
cell accumulates the materials that are necessary for nuclear and cell division- checks if there are any mutations or errors with DNA copying
how many chromosomes and chromatids are present during G2?
46 chromosomes but 92 chromatids
what are astral microtubules?
project towards plasma membrane
what are polar microtubules?
project into region between two spindle fibers
what are the stages of mitosis?
PPMAT- prophase, prometaphase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
what happens during prophase?
nuclear membranse dissociate and two centrosomes move apart- mitotic spindle begins to form
what happens during prometaphase?
centrosomes reach opposite poles, spindle fibers interact with sister chromatids
what happens during metaphase?
pairs of sister chromatids align along a plane called the metaphase plate
what happens during anaphase?
cohesin bond that holds the sister chromatids together is broken and chromatids are pulled to opposite sides
how many chromosomes are present DURING anaphase?
92 chromosomes are now on opposite sides of the cell