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Inheritance, Variation, Evolution- REPRODUCTION Flashcards

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What is sexual reproduction?

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Sexual reproduction is the joining (fusion) of male and female gametes.

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Describe the process in which gametes are made.

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When a cell divides to form gametes:

  • copies of the genetic information are made
  • the cell divides twice to form four gametes,each with a single set of chromosomes

• all gametes are genetically different from each

other.

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What is an embryo?

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organism in the early stages of development.

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What happens to cells as the embryo develops?

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cells differentiate.

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How is the DNA arranged in a prokaryotic cell?

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Free in the cytoplasm as a nucleoid

And additional pieces of DNA are also found in bacteria in small loops called plasmids

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Define the term gene

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small section of DNA that codes for the sequence of amino acids that makes a specific protein

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Define the term genome

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entire set of genetic material that exists in a single organism

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State the 3 main components of a nucleotide

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Phosphate group
Sugar
Base

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How many different types of base are found within DNA?

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4

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What are the 4 different types of base found in DNA nucleotides?

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A, T, C and G

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How do the nucleotide bases code for the production of proteins?

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3 bases codes for one amino acid

So the sequence of bases codes for the sequence of amino acids that are linked together to make a protein

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Which organelle is responsible for producing proteins?

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Ribosomes

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How are proteins made? Hint: 5 steps

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The instructions in the gene are copied into a messenger molecule called mRNA
The mRNA leaves the nucleus and travels to the cytoplasm
Ribosomes attach to the mRNA
Carrier molecules carry amino acids to the ribosome The ribosome joins the amino acids together in the sequence that is determined by the mRNA

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After the amino acids are joined together in a long chain, what must happen before the protein can carry out it’s function?

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When the protein chain is complete it folds up to form a unique shape.
This unique shape enables the proteins to do their function

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Define the term mutation

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change to the sequence of DNA bases

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State the 3 different types of mutation

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Insertion
Deletion
Substitution

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Describe an insertion mutation

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A new additional base is inserted into the DNA
This alters how triplets of DNA bases are ‘read’
Each triplet will change at the point after the insertion

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Describe a deletion mutation

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A nucleotide base is deleted from the DNA
This will alter how the triplets of DNA bases are ‘read’
Each triplet will change at the point after the insertion
This is described as a frameshift mutation

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Describe a substitution

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A nucleotide base in the DNA sequence is changed to a different nucleotide base
This may alter which amino acid is inserted into the sequence

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Name the two types of reproduction

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Asexual reproduction

Sexual reproduction

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give the characteristics of asexual reproduction

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involves only one parent

no fusion of gametes

no mixing of genetic information

leads to genetically identical offspring (clones)

Only mitosis is involved

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give the characteristics of sexual reproduction

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involves two parents

involves the mixing of genetic information

leads to variety in the offspring

involves meiosis

It involves the fusing of gametes

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State the 2 types of gametes that are involved in sexual reproduction in flowering plants

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pollen

egg cells

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Give 3 advantages of sexual reproduction

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Produces variation in the offspring

If the environment changes variation gives a survival advantage by natural selection

Natural selection can be speeded up by humans in selective breeding to increase food production

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Give 4 advantages of asexual reproduction
Only one parent needed More time and energy efficient as do not need to find a mate Faster than sexual reproduction Many identical offspring can be produced when conditions are favourable
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Name 3 organisms that reproduce by both asexual and sexual reproduction depending on the circumstances
Malarial parasites Fungi Plants e.g. strawberry plants
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State the term that describes the fusing of two gametes to form a zygote
Fertilisation
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How many chromosomes are found in a gamete?
Half the full number i.e. haploid (n) | For human cells this is 23
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Explain why sexual reproduction causes greater genetic variation in the offspring
Sexual reproduction involves the fusing of two gametes Each gamete contains genetic material from each parent The zygote will have half the DNA from the mother and half from the father This mixture of genetic information produces variation
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State the 3 main stages of mitosis
Copies of the genetic information are made The cell divides once to form two daughter cells, each with a full set of chromosomes(2n) All gametes are genetically identical to each other.
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State the 3 main stages of meiosis
Copies of the genetic information are made The cell divides twice to form four gametes, each with a single set of chromosomes All gametes are genetically different from each other
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Define the term heterozygous
The individual has a genotype that has 2 alleles that are different (one dominant and one recessive)
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Define the term homozygous
The individual has a genotype that has 2 alleles that are same
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Define the term allele
A variety of a gene
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Define a dominant allele
An allele that is expressed in an individual irrespective if there is another dominant allele OR a recessive allele present
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Define a recessive allele
An allele that is only expressed in the absence of a dominant allele and the presence of a second recessive allele
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Define the term phenotype
physical characteristic expressed by an individual due to the genotype they have Most characteristics are a result of multiple genes interacting, rather than a single gene
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Name a disease caused by a recessive allele
Cystic fibrosis
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Describe 2 symptoms of cystic fibrosis
- production of excess mucus | - sticky mucus
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Name a disease caused by a dominant allele
Polydactyly
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How can genetic disorders be detected in individuals?
Embryo screening
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Describe the general shape of a DNA molecule
A double helix
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DNA is a polymer. What are the monomers that are linked other to form DNA called?
Nucleotides
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Why has the study of the Human genome been useful for scientists?
Gained an understanding of how some diseases are inherited Used this understanding of inheritance to develop effective treatments Used the genome to determine historical migration patterns of certain groups of people
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What type of molecule is DNA?
Polymer
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Some parts of the DNA do not code for specific proteins. What is the role/function of these parts of the chromosome?
To control if the genes are expressed | Which determines if the proteins are actually produced
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give 3 functions of proteins
- enzymes- act as biological catalysts - hormones- used to carry messages around body - structural role- physically strong
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How does a change in DNA bases cause a change in the protein structure and function?
- could lose strength if shape is changed | - making them useless in providing support and structure
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Suggest how mutations may cause a change in enzyme activity
- mutation causes amino acid sequence to change - this causes shape of active site to change - so substrate no longer binds to active site
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State how malarial parasites demonstrate both sexual and asexual reproduction
Malarial parasites reproduce asexually in the human host but sexually in the mosquito
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State how fungi demonstrate both sexual and asexual reproduction
Many fungi reproduce asexually by spores They also reproduce sexually by spores to give variation
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Explain why it is an advantage for fungi to be able to produce spores asexually and sexually
fungi can produce spores asexually to make many identical spores in a short period of time fungi can produce spores sexually to make genetically different spores to increase chances of surviving environmental conditions
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State how some plants demonstrate both sexual and asexual reproduction
Flowering plants produce seeds sexually reproduce asexually by runners such as strawberry plants, or bulb division such as daffodils
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State the type of cell division involved in asexual reproduction
Mitosis
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State the type of cell division involved in sexual reproduction
Meiosis
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Which type of reproduction involves the production of haploid gametes
Meiosis
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How many chromosomes are found in a gamete?
Half the full number i.e. haploid (n) | For human cells this is 23
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How many chromosomes are found in a somatic (body) cell?
A full set of chromosomes i.e. diploid (2n) | For human cells this is 46
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Explain why sexual reproduction causes greater genetic variation in the offspring
- involves the fusing of two gametes - Each gamete contains genetic material from each parent - zygote will have half the DNA from the mother and half from the father - mixture of genetic information produces variation
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State the 4 advantages of sexual reproduction
It increases genetic variation Genetic variation increases chances of survival of species if there is a change in the environment variation increases chances of surviving change in environment and breed and pass the successful alleles on to the next generation (called natural selection) Scientists can use selective breeding to speed up natural selection
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State the 5 advantages of asexual reproduction
Only one parent is required (so there is no need to find a mate) This means asexual reproduction uses less energy (no energy used in finding a mate, producing gametes) It is also faster (as no time is used in finding a mate) Many genetically identical offspring can be produced when conditions are favourable It maintains genetic stability by producing genetically identical cells
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State which part of the cell is affected by cystic fibrosis
It is a disorder of the cell membranes
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State 2 situations when embryo screening can take place
During IVF – prior to implanting the embryo in the female’s uterus After the female has conceived: cell can be removed from the developing embryo and analysed in the lab
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Give 3 reasons why some people are in favour of carrying out embryo screening
- it will help stop ppl suffering - treating disorders costs government lots of money - laws that prevent technology going too far
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Give 3 ethical concerns some people may have about embryo screening
- implies ppl with genetic problems are 'undesirable'- could increase predjudice - screening = expensive - could come a point where everyone wants to screen embryos

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