Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Mrs. Unger's AP Biology > Genetics Terms > Flashcards

Genetics Terms Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
AP® Biology flashcards Biology 101 flashcards
1
Q

Haploid

A

One full set of chromosomes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Diploid

A

Two full sets of chromosomes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

N number

A

The number of different chromosomes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

2N

A

Diploid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

1N

A

Haploid

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What cells are haploid?

A

Gametes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What cells are diploid?

A

Somatic cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Def Gametes

A

Sex cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

List Gametes

A

Sperm (spermatocytes) and Egg (ovum) cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Def Somatic cell

A

Body cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What process? 1N → 2N

A

Fertilization

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What process? 1N → 2N

A

Meiosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What process? 2N → 2N

A

Mitosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What cells can undergo mitosis?

A

All cells except gametes

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What cells can undergo meiosis?

A

Only germ cells

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Chromosome

A

A piece of DNA, which contains millions of nucleotide pairs and thousands of genes each

17
Q

Gene

A

A segment of DNA within a chromosome that codes for a specific gene product (protein or RNA)

18
Q

Allele

A

Different versions of genes

19
Q

What causes new alleles?

A

Mutations to genes

20
Q

Sister chromatids

A

A pair of identical chromosomes that are formed after DNA replication during S phase; typically refers to the highly condensed versions of the chromosomes that are visible during M phase

21
Q

Homologous chromosomes

A

Pairs of similar chromosomes that have the same genes but were inherited from different parents

22
Q

Chromatin

A

Loose DNA, found in the nucleus during interphase

Mrs. Unger's AP Biology (16 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions