Genetic Control of Cell Function & Inheritance Flashcards
1
Q
How many chromosomes do we have?
A
46
2
Q
how many pairs of chromosomes do we get from each parent?
A
23 pairs (including gender) 22 pairs (excluding gender)
3
Q
mRNA
A
templete
4
Q
tRNA
A
transporter
5
Q
rRNA
A
synthesizer (makes)
6
Q
protein synthesis: Transcription
A
process of making RNA from DNA
7
Q
protein synthesis: Translation
A
process of making proteins from RNA
8
Q
Meiosis
A
occurs only in reproductive cells
9
Q
stages of Mitosis (PPMAT)
A
prophase, pro metaphase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase