Chapter 11 Flashcards
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How are chromosomes organized?
Organized in 23 pairs, in the nucleus. Sex chromosomes not paired in human cells.
Why do organisms reproduce sexually?
Genetic Variety improves chances of particular group to survive & reproduce.
Mitosis
Cell Division(no Sex Cells); PMAT, produces 2 daughter cells.4 Stages: prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.
Prophase
Visible chromosomes form as chromatin becomes compact, Nucleus dissolves. Spindles form
Metaphase
chromosomes move to middle.
Anaphase
Chromosomes pulled away from each other towards opposite poles via spindles.
Telophase
spindles gone, nucleus reforms around each set of chromosomes
Cytokinesis
cell splits into two daughter cells
Meiosis
cell division for sex cells. produces 4 daughter gametes. PMATx2
Metaphase 1
chromosome pairs move to center of cell
Anaphase 1
homologous chromosomes move to opposite sides of cell
Meiosis 1 vs 2
in 1, homologous chromosomes separate, in 2 sister chromatids separate
chromatid
one half of a duplicated chromosome
chromosome
package of DNA with genetic material of an organism found in nucleus
Crossing over
exchange of genetic material between 2 homologous chromosomes, prophase 1