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1
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Mitosis and binary fission generate

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2 genetically identical copies from one cell

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lifespan of cell

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varying life span is required for growth, repair, and development, as well as reproduction. Lifespan varies from days to years.

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meiosis

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generates genetically unique cells from parent cells, occurs in just reproductive tissues, 1 cell to 4 cells

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apoptosis

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programmed cell death, triggered by caspases, enzymes that trigger apoptosis

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cell cycle stages

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interphase - preparation for division, long time
- G1 growth
- S Synthesis
- G2 growth 2

Mitosis - active division, less time

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interphase

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involves G1, G0, S, G2, longest part of a cells life, cell performs normal functions and prepares for mitosis

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G0

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cell functions normally but is not preparing for division, is at rest
ex) nerve cells

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G1

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cell grows, produces new organelles, and materials to make DNA, communication also occurs between cells

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S

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synthesis - all cells must replicate DNA before dividing

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G2

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protein production required for cell division involves, centrioles and centrosomes

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mitosis

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divides two eukaryotic copies of DNA are separated into two cells, occurs in all cells, 1 to 2 cells

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cytokinesis

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actual physical splitting of a single cell into two daughter cells

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13
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control of cell cycle factors

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signal: an agent that influences the activities of the cell
growth factor: signaling proteins received at the plasma membrane secreted by one cell that INHIBITS or PROMOTES growth of another cell

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G1 checkpoint

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  • main checkpoint
  • evaluates growth signals and size
  • determines nutrient availability
    –> CDK needs to be present to release E2F so it can bind to DNA
  • assesses DNA integrity
    –> p53 proteins check quality control, if DNA is damaged, p53 phosphorylates and repairs DNA, or p53 is broken down
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G2 checkpoint

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determines if S phase created undamaged copy of DNA

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M checkpoint

occurs near end of metaphase in mitosis

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checks that 2 copies of DNA are lined up properly

make sure to know spindle fibers are attached to sister chromatids

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17
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when is cell division prevented?

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when cells are old, diseased, have a virus, metamorphosizing, or arresting at G0

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18
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cancer

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uncontrollable cell division

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19
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benign

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abnormal growth, noncancerous

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malignant

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abnormal growth, is cancerous, and threatens life

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metastasis

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spread of cancer from the place of origin throughout the body, invades tissue

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22
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contact inhibition

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the sense that normal cells have to stop replicating when in contact with one another

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23
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angiogenesis

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formation of new blood vessels to invade adjacent tissues

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24
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cancer vs normal cells

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cancer
- non differentiated
- abnormal nuclei
- do not undergo apoptosis
- no contact inhibition
- disorganized
- undergo metastasis

normal
- differentiated (specialized)
- normal nuclei
- contact inhibition
- one organized layer
- remain in original tissue

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proto-oncogenes

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  • code for proteins that promote cell cycle and prevent apoptosis
  • can become an oncogene if mutated, and will not be able to stop the cell cycle (continuing to press the gas pedal)
  • M (dominant) - gain of function, only need one mutation to lead to complete loss of control of cell cycle
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tumor suppressor genes

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  • code for proteins that inhibit the cell cycle and promote apoptosis (Rb, p53)
  • can become mutated, preventing necessary checkpoint needed to regulate errors in DNA (brake failure - not being able to stop)
  • m (recessive) - gain of function, need both mutations to lead to complete loss of control of cell cycle
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27
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causes of mutation

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  • hereditary
  • environmental
    • pesticides
    • chemicals / toxins
  • radiation
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genome

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all the cells genetic material

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29
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chromosome

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individual molecules of DNA

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30
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how many chromosomes to humans have?

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46, 23 pairs, 22 autosomal pairs, 1 sex pair

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31
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diploid

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represented by 2n
2 copies of each type of chromosome are present

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32
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How is DNA organized in interphase?

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loosely packed to make genetic information easily accessible for protein generation

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33
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How is DNA organized once replicated?

sphase

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DNA is condensed into manageable packages to be transported into daughter cells

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34
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histones

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proteins that wind DNA up into chromosome structure from double helix structure

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35
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nucleosome

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a stretch of DNA coiled around 8 histone proteins

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36
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chromatin

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DNA and proteins combined together, there are 2 types

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37
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euchromatin

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loosely coiled, site of active gene transcription

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38
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heterochromatin

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densely packed, inactive gene transcription

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39
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centromere

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where sister chromatids are attached

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40
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asexual cell division

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genetically identical offspring, requires only one parent

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41
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sexual cell division

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genetically different offspring, requires 2 parents

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42
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generation time

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time it takes for a bacterial population to double

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43
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binary fission

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divides prokaryotic cell into two identical cells over and over again

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44
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prokaryotic cell division types

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asexual or sexual

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45
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eukaryotic cell division

for somatic cells

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mitosis - divides eukaryotic cells genetic info into two identical cells, just one time

46
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homologous chromosomes

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  • one comes from mother and one from father
  • same gene, same location
  • DIFFERENT ALLELES
47
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sister chromatids

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only present right before cell is ready to divide, a COPY of DNA from homologous pairs

48
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mitosis stages

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prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
- genetic info is copied once, cell divides once

49
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centrosome

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microtubule organizing center, organizes centrioles

50
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centriole

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set of 2 microtubules involved in assembly of mitotic spindles

51
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mitotic spindles

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set of microtubule proteins that coordinate movement of chromosomes during mitosis

52
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astral microtubule

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not directly attached to sister chromatids

53
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kinetochore microtubule

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attach to sister chromatids directly

54
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interpolar microtubule

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pull apart cells only attach to one another

55
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prophase

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  • chromosomes condense
  • spindles form as centrosome moves to opposite poles
  • chromosomes are visible (under a microscope)
  • DNA is same on both sides of chromosome
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metaphase

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  • spindles align chromosomes down equator of cell, the metaphase plate
  • alignment ensures that each cell will receive 1 copy of each chromosome type
  • M checkpoint ensures this
57
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anaphase

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  • sister chromatids split, and chromosomes are pulled to opposite ends of cell
  • microtubules lengthen and move poles apart, stretching and dividing cell
58
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telophase

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  • spindle disassembles and chromosomes begin to unwind
  • nuclear envelope forms at each end of stretched cell
  • cytokinesis occurs
59
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plants vs animals in mitosis

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animals
- lot more spindle fibers
- form cleavage furrow during telophase

plants
- no centrioles
- have spindle fibers but no aster spindle fibers
- form cell plate during cytokinesis

60
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cytokinesis for plants vs animals

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animals
- cell membrane
- form cleavage furrow via actin and myocin
- creates contractile ring which is then stretched and separated

plants
- cell wall and cell membrane
- building new wall
- vesicles establish cell plate with cellulose

61
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kinetochore

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protein that allows for attachment of centromere between homologous pairs

62
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sexual reproduction

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genetic makeup comes from two parents, mixes and recombines traits so offspring are different from each other and parents

63
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meiosis

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  • produces haploid (n) gamete cells used during sexual reproduction
  • genetic info is copied ONCE
  • cell divides TWICE
64
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bivalents

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2 homologous chromosomes that are close together

65
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types of genetic variation in sexual reproduction

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crossing over
independent assortment
random fertilization

66
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crossing over

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exchange of genetic material between non identical sister chromatids during meiosis 1
- occurs through bivalent and nucleoprotein lattice, causing chiasmata of sister chromatids (non identical)[don’t necessarily need to worry about all these terms]
- specifically during prophase 1 of meiosis

67
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independent assortment

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when homologues align at the metaphase plate, the maternal or paternal homologue may be oriented toward either pole.
- happening with gametes
- knowing the number of homologous chromosomes can determine the number of potential combinations

2^n

68
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random fertilization

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any of the genetically unique sperm created by a male may fertilize any of the genetically unique egg cells

2n^2

69
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prophase 1

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  • spindle forms as centrosomes migrate away from one another
  • nuclear envelop fragments
  • crossing over occurs between non sister chormatids
70
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metaphase 1

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  • sister chromatids align along the metaphase plate
  • independent assortment occurs and either maternal or paternal sister chromatid may be oriented
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anaphase 1

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  • homologous chromosomes are pulled apart
  • sister chromatids remain bound together at centromere
  • paternal and maternal chromosomes are associated with one centrosome at random
72
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telophase 1

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  • spindles are broken down
  • nuclear envelope is reformed
  • cells are haploid and only contain one version of each type of chromosome
73
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interkinesis

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short rest period between meiosis 1 and 2, similar to interphase, but no DNA replication occurs

74
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meiosis 2

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second division of genetic material to get 4 total haploid daughter cells from 1 diploid parent cell

75
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prophase 2

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  • cells have 1 chromosome from each homologous pair
  • nuclear mem break down
  • spindle fibers attach to kinetochores
76
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metaphase 2

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  • sister chromatids align along the metaphase plate
77
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anaphase 2

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  • sister chromatids split and daughter chromosomes move to poles
78
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telophase 2

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  • spindles are broken down
  • nuclear envelope reforms
  • cytokinesis
79
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mitosis and meiosis similarities

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have the same order, and same general processes

80
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nondisjunction

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when chromosomes do not split up correctly during meiosis

81
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primary nondisjunction

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occurs in meiosis ONE, pair goes into single cell rather than splitting into two cells

82
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secondary nondisjunction

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occurs in meiosis TWO, pair goes into a single cell, but leads to less overall damaged cells than primary

83
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aneuploidy

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zygotes have too many or too few chromosomes

84
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trisomy

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2n + 1 (3 chromosomes) –> more survivable aneuploidy, leads to down syndrome

85
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monosomy

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2n - 1 (1 chromosome) –> more deadly aneuploidy, rare chance of survival

86
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asexual reproduction

what are the benefits?

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  • don’t need energy or resources to find mate
  • numerous offspring can be produced because energy requirement is low
  • can colonize ideal habitat quickly
87
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cross pollination

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anther –> produces pollen (sperm)
stigma –> contains ovules (eggs)
cut anthers, brush on pollen from another plant

88
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self fertilization

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cross pollination of pollen from same plant onto a parent plant

89
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true breeding

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all the same

90
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hybrid

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different, a mix of genetics

91
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monohybrid cross

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1 trait is the focus of breeding

92
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homozygous

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the same – dominant (AA) or recessive (aa)

93
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heterozygous

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different – will be dominant (Aa)

94
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law of segregation

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  • each individual has two factors for each trait
    –>factors separate during gamete formation
  • each gamete has 1 factor from each pair
  • fertilization gives a new individual 2 allele for each trait

explained by meiosis

basically the process from being diploid, to haploid, to diploid again

95
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mendels conclusion

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organisms must contain alternative versions of genes

96
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allele

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variation of gene

97
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locus

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location of gene

98
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law of independent assortment

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each homologous pair segregates independently of the other pairs
- all possible combinations can occur in metaphase 1 and are reflected in possible combinations of chromosomes in gametes

99
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test cross

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used to determine genotype of unknown individual expressing a dominant trait by mating with a homozygous recessive individual

100
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dihybrid cross

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2 traits are being focused on (ex plant height and pod color)

101
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phenotype

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physical representation

102
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genotype

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genetic representation

103
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determining genotypes for gametes of dihybrid cross

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1&3, 1&4, 2&3, 2&4

104
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incomplete dominance

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heterozygote has phenotype that is in between (mixed), occurs with intermediate phenotype
–> correlates with theory of blending from before mendel
–> ex: pink flower

105
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co-dominance

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heterozygote has phenotype where both dominant alleles are fully expressed
–> ex: flower is red and white

106
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polygenic

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many genes interact to control a phenotype or trait
Ex:
- eye color
- human height
- skin color

107
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pleiotropy

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one gene effects many phenotypic characteristics

108
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product rule

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chance that two independent events will occur = product of chance that individual events will occur, meaning you multiply the probability of each individual event together to get the overall probability

109
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phenotypic plasticity

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individual genotypes produce different traits when exposed to different environmental conditions
–> Ex: shells of snails being thinner when in more exposed intertidal region, because crabs can not predate as much as in land, where shells are thicker

110
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sex linked traits

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will be present on a sex chromosome, most commonly the X chromosome

Remember
Female: XX
Male: XY

with a recessive x linked disorder, males would only need one x linked allele whereas females would need 2.