concept 1- asexual reproduction

Question 1

define gene

Answer 1

-A small portion of the chromosome that codes for a specific protein
-That protein will be expressed as a physical trait

Question 2

define homologous chromosomes

Answer 2

• Chromosomes that are similar in length, centromere position, and the genes they carry.
• One comes from Mom and the other from Dad

Question 3

define allele

Answer 3

• Contrasting traits of a gene
  Ex: the gene for flower color has two alleles, purple and white

Question 4

what are gametes

Answer 4

sex cells, AKA eggs and sperm, AKAKA germ cells

Question 5

define diploid (symbol 2n)

Answer 5

• Two sets of chromosomes
  
  • one from mom/one from dad
    -In humans, 2n=46
• In humans, these are all somatic

Question 6

define haploid (symbol n)

Answer 6

-One set of chromosomes
-In humans, n=23
-In humans, these are all gametes

Question 7

define fertilization

Answer 7

-The joining of gametes (egg and sperm)
-The joining of 2 haploid cells to create one diploid cell that is genetically unique