Chapter 6.1

Question 0

Diploid

Answer 0

= 2n

The 2 sets of chromosomes found in every body cell

Question 1

Genetic diversity

Answer 1

Genetic differences that occur as a result of sexual reproduction shuffling the genes in the DNA

Question 2

Haploid

Answer 2

= n
Has only 1set of chromosomes
Only sperm or ova are haploid

Question 3

Gametes

Answer 3

Sperm and ova (eggs)

Question 4

Fertilization

Answer 4

A haploid sperm joins a haploid egg to form a single diploid cell

Question 5

Zygote

Answer 5

The diploid cell made when sperm and egg (ovum)

Question 6

Embryo

Answer 6

Once the zygote starts dividing

Question 7

Meiosis

Answer 7

How a diploid (2n) cell becomes haploid (n)

Question 8

Homologous chromosomes

Answer 8

Matching pair of chromosomes

Question 9

Crossing Over

Answer 9

Homologous Chromosomes switch whole pieces of themselves when they come in contact with each other

Question 10

Independent assortment

Answer 10

Homologous chromosomes separate independently

Question 11

Karyotype

Answer 11

A picture of all the chromosomes in a cell arranged largest to smallest

Question 12

Syndrome

Answer 12

A specific group of disorders that occur together