Inheritance; variation and evolution Flashcards
1
Q
What is a gamete
A
A reproductive cell of an animal or plant cell
2
Q
Give 2 examples of a gamete
A
- sperm cells
- egg cells
3
Q
What is sexual reproduction
A
a type of reproduction that involves a complex life cycle
4
Q
What is asexual reproduction
A
a mode of reproduction in which a new offspring is produced by a single parent.
5
Q
What kind of cells does meiosis produce
A
haploid cells
6
Q
how many cells does meiosis produce
A
4
7
Q
What is a gene
A
The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to children
8
Q
Define the term genome
A
The entire set of DNA instructions found in a cell
9
Q
What is a genetic disorder
A
a category of diseases that includes certain types of birth defects, chronic diseases,
10
Q
What symptoms does cystic fibrosis cause
A
chest infections
wheezing, coughing etc
diarrhoea/constipation
