inheritance- key terms

Question 1

Define Chromosomes

Answer 1

made of DNA, which contains genetic information in the form of genes

Question 2

Define Gene

Answer 2

a length of DNA that codes for a protein

Question 3

Define Allele

Answer 3

an alternative form of a gene

Question 4

Define Haploid nucleus

Answer 4

a nucleus containing a single set of unpaired chromosomes (e.g., sperm and egg)

Question 5

Define Diploid nucleus

Answer 5

a nucleus containing two sets of chromosomes (e.g., in body cells)

Question 6

Define DNA

Answer 6

controls cell function by controlling the production of proteins, including enzymes, membrane carriers, and receptors for neurotransmitters

Question 7

Define Mitosis

Answer 7

The nuclear division gives rise to genetically identical cells

Question 8

Define stem cells

Answer 8

unspecialised cells that divide by mitosis to produce daughter cells that can become specialised for specific functions

Question 9

Define Meiosis

Answer 9

Reduction division in which the chromosome number is halved from diploid to haploid

Question 10

Define inheritance

Answer 10

The transmission of genetic information from generation to generation.