Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Biology 1610 - 002 > Chapter 13 - Meiosis & Sexual Life Cycles > Flashcards

Chapter 13 - Meiosis & Sexual Life Cycles Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
AP® Biology flashcards Biology 101 flashcards
1
Q

Define Gene

A

A specific sequence of DNA.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Define genome

A

Genetic material of an organism

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Define life cycle

A

a series of changes in ones life. i.e. reproduction.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are somatic cells?

A

Any cell in a multi-cellular organism except for sperm or egg.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are sex cells?

A

Gametes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is a Karyotype?

A

A display of chromosome pairs of a cell arranged by size and shape.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What are homologous chromosomes?

A

A pair of identical chromosomes. One homologous chromosome is inherited from the mother and the other from the father.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What are autosomes?

A

A chromosome not directly involved in determining sex.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are gametes?

A

A reproductive cell such as egg or sperm

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What are haploid cells?

A

A cell that contains only one set of chromosomes.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is fertilization?

A

The union of haploid gametes to produce a diploid zygote.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is a zygote?

A

A fertilized egg

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What does diploid mean?

A

2n

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What does haploid mean?

A

n

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is a tetrad?

A

Chromosomes that have a pair.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is the Chiasma?

A

physical crossing over.

17
Q

What is the synapsis?

A

The pairing and physical connection of homologous chromosomes during prophase I of meiosis.

18
Q

What is chromatin?

A

The complex of DNA that makes up a chromosome.

19
Q

What are chromatids?

A

one of two homologous chromosome strands.

20
Q

What is crossing over?

A

Exchange of genetic material between nonsister chromatids. This occurs during prophase I of meiosis.

21
Q

What are recombinant chromosomes?

A

A chromosome that is created when crossing over combines DNA from two parents into a single chromosome.

Biology 1610 - 002 (2 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions