IQ2 Flashcards
1
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What is Watson’s and Crick’s discovery on DNA?
A
DNA is double stranded, helical molecule with each strand being a template for the other.
2
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What are Genes
A
It’s a segment of DNA that codes for a specific phenotypic trait.
3
Q
Name the 4 phases in Mitosis
A
Interphase, Anaphase, Prophase and Metaphase
4
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What is Mitosis
A
Growth and Repairing cell division
5
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What is the Interphase about
A
- The cell grows and develops.
- Chromosomes (DNA) are copied
6
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What is Anaphase
A
- Chromosomes divide into two sets
- Each half or set is pulled away to opposite sides of the cell
7
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What is Prophase
A
- Chromosomes are visible
- Nuclear membrane disappears
- Nucleolus dissappears
8
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What is Metaphase
A
- Spindle Fibres attach to chromosomes
- Chromosomes line up across the centre of the cell
9
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What is Meiosis
A
Cell division that produces sex cells. This results in 4 daughter cells.