Human Genome Flashcards
1
Q
What is a genome?
A
Set of chromosomes
2
Q
What is a gene?
A
Transferred from parent to offspring
3
Q
What is a chromosome?
A
DNA molecule with genetic material
4
Q
The process where proteins are made from genes is called?
A
Protein synthesis
5
Q
A mutation is best described as?
A
A change in DNA sequence
6
Q
In DNA guanine always pairs with?
A
Thymine
7
Q
What is mitosis?
A
Production of genetically identical cells for growth or replacement of cells
8
Q
What is interphase?
A
Phase which occurs between cell divisions
9
Q
What is involved in interphase?
A
Gap 1- The cell grows and organelle duplicates
Synthesis- 46 chromosomes duplicated
Gap 2- the cell grows and produces further organelles
10
Q
What is meiosis?
A
A process of cell division that occurs during spermatogenesis and oogenesis
