Chapter 6

Question 1

Chromosomes

Answer 1

A structure that consists of DNA that is associated with proteins

Question 2

Chromatids

Answer 2

One of two attached member of duplicated Eukaryotic chromosomes

Question 3

Histone Proteins

Answer 3

Structurally organizes eukaryotic chromosomes

Question 4

Ploidy Level

Answer 4

Number of chromosomes characteristics

Question 5

Diploid

Answer 5

Having two of each type of chromosome characteristics of the species

Question 6

Karyotype

Answer 6

Image of an individual complement of chromosomes arranged by 4 things

Question 7

Semiconservative

Answer 7

Replication produces two copies of DNA. Half of old and half of new

Question 8

Mutation

Answer 8

Permanent change in DNA sequence

Question 9

What is the basics of biological sex determination/sex chromosomes in humans and other mammals?

Answer 9

XX women

XY male

Question 10

What is the structure of the backbone and “rungs” in the DNA double helix?

Answer 10

The backbone is made of sugars and phosphates and the rungs are made of nitrogen containing base pairs

Question 11

What types of nucleotides are found in DNA and which ones always pair together?

Answer 11

Adenine = Thymine
Guanine = Cytosine

Question 12

What is the basic structure of a complete nucleotide?

Answer 12

Double stranded and Ladder like