Embryo Development Flashcards
What is the centromere
diveides chromosome into two sections or arms.
Location gives chromosome its characteristic.
What is euchromatin
the first level of packaging represented as beads on a string.
Which one is the growing end of a microtubule
The plus end
All cancer types can be traced back to problems in
harmful mutations multiplied to mitosis
What are five factors known to increase the risk of cancer
Age Habits Family history Health conditions; Chronic health conditions Environment
What is T1
Tumor is 2 cm across or smaller
What is T2
> 2 but
What is T3
tumor is larger than 4 cm across
What is T4a
Tumor is growing into nearby structures.
What is T4b
The tumor has grown through nearby structures and into deeper areas
What are the immature gametes called
Spermatogonia (diploid 2N)
Oogonia (diploid 2N)
What are mature gametes called
Spermatozoa (haploid) Definitive oocyte (haploid)
What is aneuploidy
When a cell contains the incorrect number of chromosomes
What is ploidy
Refers to the number of copies of each chromosome present in a nucleus
What is the N number
Refers to the number of copies of each unique double stranded molecule in the nucleus