Chapter 6 Flashcards
1
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Genome
A
Complete haploid set of its chromosomes
2
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Translocation
A
Two nonhomologous chromosomes exchanged for genetic information
3
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Genetic Variations
A
Genotype differences between individuals from the same gene pool
4
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Hybridization
A
Cross breeding of the two genetically unrelated individuals
5
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Gene pool
A
The sum of all the alleles in a organism
6
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Triploid:
A
Diploid gamete fertilized by a haploid gamete
7
Q
Deletion
A
Complete loss of the segment of a chromosome
8
Q
Pure strains
A
Organisms that are homozygous for various traits
9
Q
Amniocentesis
A
Removing fluid that surrounds the unborn child
10
Q
Polyploid
A
Any cell or organism that has 3 or more genomes
11
Q
Tetraploid
A
Organisms with four complete genomes - common in plants
12
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Euploidy
A
Chromosomes number exact multiple of the haploid number
