genetics part one Flashcards

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key term : diploid cell

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a cell with two sets of chromosomes (2n) one set from each parent.

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2
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key term : gamete

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sex cell (egg or sperm)

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3
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key terms: gametogenesis
spermatogenesis
oogenesis

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the process in which cell undergo meiosis to form gametes

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4
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key term : gene

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a segment of DNA

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5
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key term : haploid cell

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a cell with one set of chromosomes e.g. gametes/ssex cells

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key term : CVS

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a prenatal test from a tissue sample in the placenta to determine genetic issues

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key term : heredity

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the passing of traits/genetic info from parent to offspring

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key term : karyotype

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a picture of the number and appearances of chromosomes in a nucleus

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key term : karyogram

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a picture of chromosomes in homologous pairs from smallest to biggest.

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10
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key term : locus/loci

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where genes are located on a chromosome

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key term : meiosis

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a type of cell division that goes from germ cells to sex cells. result is 4 daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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key term : chromosome

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a thread strand with DNA in it found in the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell.

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13
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key term : mitosis

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the process in which a cell divides (duplicated chromosomes separate)

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14
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key term : monosomy

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missing a chromosome

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15
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key term : nitrogen bases

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the middle of the DNA

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16
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key term : non-disjunction

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incorrect cell division during production of female (common) and male (rare) gametes, occurs in meiosis one or two

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17
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key term : nucleotide

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building block of DNA, made of sugar, phosphate and base

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18
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Key term : polyploid

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a cell with more then 2 sets of chromosomes e.g. seedless watermelon

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19
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key term : sexual reproduction

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individuals are produce from the fusion of two gametes, offspring is genetically different

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20
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key term : syndrome

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group of disorders that occur together

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21
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key term : trait

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a characteristics that an organism passing onto its offspring through genes

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22
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key term : trisomy

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having an extra chromosome

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23
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key term : zygote

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fertilized egg (sperm and egg) (diploid)

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key term : genetics

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the study of heredity and variation

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25
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key term : watson and crick

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first proposed the double helix structure of DNA

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26
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key term : cell plate

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structure that forms when the cytoplasm of a plant cell divides

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27
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key term : chromatin

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long and stringy forms of chromosomes in interphase (not condense)

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28
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key term : asexual reproduction

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process where a parent cell makes an offspring identical to its self through mitosis.

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29
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key term : aminocentresis

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process of withdrawing amino fluid for analysis of cells

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30
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key term : cleavage furrow

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where the plant cell pinches in during mitosis for cell division

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31
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key term : cytokinesis

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divison of cytoplasm

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32
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key term : body/somatic cell

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human body cell other than sex cells

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33
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key term : DNA

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double helix structure/ladder with 2 functions

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34
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where are chromosomes found

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in the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell

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35
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what is a eukaryotic cell

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a cell with a nucleus

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36
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what is DNA made of

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nucleotides

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37
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what are the 2 functions of DNA

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transmission of genetic traits from parent to offspring
codes sequences for amino acids and proteins

38
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how many parents are in a nucleotide

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3 - sugar, base and phosphate

39
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what are the four bases and pairs

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thymine, adenine + guanine, cytosine

40
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advantages and disadvantages of asexual reproduction

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advantages : no specialized organs, no matting, heredity is direct
disadvantages : inability to adapt to change

41
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advantages and disadvantages of sexual reproduction

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advantages : ability to adapt to change and environment
disadvantages : need specialized organs. matting calls can attract predators, may inherit weaknesses

42
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what happens during interphase

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G1 - chromosomes and cytoplasm duplicates
S - chromosomes double
G2 - final growth and organization

43
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what happens during mitosis

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divison of chromosome (PMAT)

44
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what is cytokinesis and when does it happen

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division of cytoplasm and starts in anaphase

45
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purpose of mitosis

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reproduction, repair and growth

46
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why are cells so small

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because as the cell grows the surface area to volume ratio decreases making it harder to transport, so they divide into more smaller cells

47
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which cells don’t replicate

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inner ear, heart muscle and brain

48
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what is meiosis

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process of germ cells to gametes, four gametes produces (4 sperm) (1 oocyte and 3 polar bodies)

49
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what is the process of making sex cells

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gametogenesis, spermatogenesis, oogenesis

50
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what is the point where NON-sister chromatids crossover

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chiasma

51
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why cross over

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allow for exchange in genetic material - happens during prophase one

52
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how many autosomes does a human have

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44 (non sex cells)

53
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what chromosomes are for males and females

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female : XX
male : XY or Xx

54
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meiotic non-disjunction

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when cells don’t divide properly. incorrect product of female (common) and male (rare) gametes meiosis 1 or 2

55
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how many chromosomes when non disjunction occurs

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gametes - 22 (monosomy) or 24 (trisomy)
zygotes - 45 (monosomy) or 47 (trisomy)

56
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what ways can you detect Non-disjunction?

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amniocentesis or CVS

57
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thymine and adenine are bonded with how many hydrogen bonds

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2

58
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guanine and cytosine are bonded with how many hydrogen bonds

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3

59
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the event that takes place from the formation of the cell until it divides again

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cell cycle

60
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if a cell with 18 chromosomes undergoes mitosis how many chromosome with the daughter cells have

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18 chromosomes

61
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which type of cells divide via mitosis

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somatic and muscle cells - not gametes.

62
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if a sperm cell contains 20 chromosomes have many for the muscle cell contain

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20 PAIRS of chromosomes

63
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when crossing over…

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the chromatids break and fuse at the same point so the trade is equal

64
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important feature is meiosis

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maintain the same amount of diploid number of chromosomes in the organism from 1 generation to the other

65
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chromosomes replicate in interphase prior too

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mitosis and meiosis 1

66
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interphase

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chromosomes duplicate, growth and organelles copy

67
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prophase

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chromatin condenses into chromosomes, chromosomes in nucleus become visible

68
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metaphase

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chromosomes align along equator centrioles move to opposite pole and start producing spindle fibers

69
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anaphase

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spindle fibers attach to centromere and pull sister chromatin to opposite poles
cell starts pinching in two, cytokinesis starts

70
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telophase

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cleavage furrow pinches cell in two

71
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cytokineses

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division of cytoplasm

72
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prophase 1

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  • chromatin condenses into chromosomes
  • chromosomes pair up with homologous pairs
  • crossing over may occur
73
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metaphase 1

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homologous pairs of chromosome line up along equator

74
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anaphase 1

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homologous chromosomes moved to opposite poles

75
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telophase 1

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the cell splits in two via cytokinesis, nuclear membrane reappears

76
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prophase 2

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the nuclear membrane dissolves, spindle fibres produced, no replication/duplicated or synthesis or chromosomes

77
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metaphase 2

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non homologous chromosomes, each with two chromatids line up along equator

78
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anaphase 2

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the 2 chromatids seperate

79
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telophase 2

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four haploids are produced

80
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how long can the cell cycle take

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anywhere from minutes to a year depending on organism

81
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what determines the gender of a zygote

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the male sperm

82
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key points in crossing over

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  • chromatids break and fuse at the same points, therefore trade is equal
  • chromatids may crossover more then once
  • genes closer together on a chromosome are less likely to be separated by crossing over
83
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what is trisomy 21

A

down syndrome

84
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what is trisomy 18

A

edward syndrome

85
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what is trisomy 13

A

patau syndrome

86
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what is turner syndrome

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missing X chromosome = 44XO

87
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klinefelter syndrome

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extra X chromosome = 44 xxy

88
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metafemale or triple X

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extra X chromosome = 44xxx

89
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super male or jacob syndrome

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extra y chromosome = 44 xyy

90
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