Chapter 12 Pt 1 - Cell Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
Humans have _______ chromosomes
A
23 pairs/46 total
2
Q
Ploidy
A
-Diploid (2n) - humans hace 23 pairs of chromosomes
-Haploid (n) - gametes have 1 member of each pair of chromosome/23 total chromosomes
3
Q
In diploid species, members of a pair of chromosomes are called…
A
…homologues
4
Q
Interphase
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The cell grows & chromosomes are duplicated with the genetic material (DNA) copied
5
Q
Mitosis
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The chromosome copies are separated from each other & moved to opposite ends of the cell
6
Q
Cytokinesis
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Cell divides into two daughter cells genetically identical to each other & to parent cell
