Chromosome Structure and Mutations Flashcards
a structure that carries the DNA that are supercoiled inside the nucleus
Chromosome
most abundant protein that winds the DNA
Histone
present when the cells are not dividing and is packaged into a “bead-on-a-string” arrangement
Chromatin
Number of chromosomes in a Human Diploid Organism
46 chromosomes
Chromosome 1-22 are called?
Autosomes
Sex Chromosomes?
Chromosome 23
Chromosomes are found in all nucleated cells?
True or False
True
Why is DNA compacted in the chromosome?
To Fit inside the nucleus and for segregation in mitosis
What stage where Chromosomes are only present?
Mitosis
The resting phase and the longest stage of cell cycle?
Interphase
Interphase stage which chromosomes are formed after DNA Replication
S Phase
Once chromosome is formed with two (sister) chromatids after DNA Replication
True or False
True
Presence of mutations will undergo Mitosis
True or false
False
Checkpoint Stage
Gap 2 (G2) Phase
Chromosomes line up at the center
Metaphase
Sister chromatids are pulled apart by the spindle fibers attaching to the Kinetochore
Anaphase
Forms the nuclear envelope from the new cells formed
Telophase
Long arm is designated as s
True or False
True
Chromosome structure that divides the chromosome into arms
Centromere
A component and it assembles the centromere sequences which spindle fibers also attach during Anaphase?
Kinetochore