Chapter 10 & 11 Test Flashcards
When the chromosome number is cut in half; involves two nuclear divisions and results in 4 genetically different daughter cells
Meiosis
Normal number of chromosomes in an organism
Diploid
Half of a diploid number
Haploid
Sex cells
Gametes
Production of a zygote from the joining of the sperm and egg
Fertilization
Product of fertilization of the egg by the sperm
Zygote
The pair that are similar that come from mom and dad
Homologous chromosomes (homologues)
Alternate forms of a gene; the choices you have within the genes
Alleles
Chromosomes that have been duplicated but are still attached
Sister chromatids
When the homologous chromosomes come together and line up side by side
Synopsis
Genetic recombination is also known as _____ _____
Crossing over
Exchange of genetic material between homologues during prophase 1
Genetic recombination (crossing over)
Site where the genes are exchanged; genes from mom and dad are mixed
Chiasma
Sources of genetic variability
Crossing over
Independent assortment of homologues
Random fertilization
Random as to which sperm fertilizes the egg
Random fertilization
Genetic variability is significant because
There is no variability in asexual reproduction
In sexual reproduction, it allows for a better chance of survival if the environment changes
Phases of meiosis
Meiosis 1
Interkinesis
Meiosis 2
Cytokinesis 2
Prophase 1
Chromosomes condense/become visible
Homologues line up gene to gene (synapsis)
Nuclear envelope disappears
Crossing over occurs
Metaphase 1
Paired homologues line up on the equator
Anaphase 1
One pair of homologues is each pulled toward opposite ends of the cell
Telophase 1
Pair of homologues reach the opposite ends of cells
Meiosis 1
Prophase 1
Metaphase 1
Anaphase 1
Telophase 1
Interkinesis
Cytokinesis between meiosis 1 and meiosis 2; when the rest of the cell is separated
Meiosis II (2 cells)
Prophase II
metaphase II
Anaphase II
Telophase II
Cytokinesis II ends with
4 cells instead of 2
Phases in meiosis II occur just like
Mitosis
Meiosis only occurs in _____
Gametes
Function of meiosis is to produce _____ ____
Haploid cells
Meiosis versus Mitosis
2 nuclear divisions
4 haploid daughter cells, genetically different
Produces haploid cells
VS
one nuclear division
2 diploid daughter cells, genetically identical
Growth and repair
The production of sperm
Spermatogenesis
The production of eggs
Oogenesis
Twins that are identical
Monozygotic
Twins that are fraternal
Dizygotic
Refers to the normal number of chromosomes
Euploidy
Refers to an abnormal / incorrect number of chromosomes
Aneuploidy
The failure of chromosomes to separate during meiosis
Nondisjunction
Nondisjunction where one extra chromosome is produced (2n + 1)
Trisomy
Nondisjunction where one less chromosome is produced (2n - 1)
Monosomy
Nondisjunction accounts for ___% of spontaneous abortions
50
Changes in the chromosome number
Trisomy 21
Trisomy 18 & 13
In mothers less than 30 years of age, the chances of having a Down’s syndrome child is 1 in _____
In mothers more than 48 years, chances are 1 in ___
Down’s syndrome is an example of _____ ___
3000; 9; trisomy 21
Children with _____ ___ and ____ usually don’t survive past infancy because of their bigger genes
Trisomy 18 & 13
Changes in chromosome number
Turner syndrome Klinefelter syndrome Poly-X Jacobs syndrome YO
Syndrome where the person only has one X Usually don't survive Female Short in stature Sexually undeveloped Normal intelligence Cannot reproduce Can live normal life if treated
Turner’s syndrome
Genotype for turners syndrome
XO
Genotype for Klinefelter syndrome
XXY
Klinefelter syndrome people….
Males
May show no signs of syndrome
Long arms/legs, big hands/feet
Develop more breast tissue than normal
Genotype for Poly-X
XXX