Lesson 6 + Part Of 11 Flashcards
Mitosis steps ( 5 )
1.Before mitosis starts, the parent cell replicates its DNA.
2. Mitosis then starts with the DNA condensing into chromosomes.
3.The chromosomes align at the equator of the cell.
4.Sister chromatids are pulled apart to the poles of the cell.
5.Finally, the cell membrane pinches off, making two daughter cells.
4 stages of mitosis
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
Why are chromosomes x shaped ?
The chromosomes are X shaped because the two copies of DNA made during replication are still attached.
How are sister chromatids separated ?
Fibres extend from each pole (side) of the cell and attach to the chromatids of each chromosome. The fibres contract, pulling the sister chromatids apart.
Each pole receives one of the sister chromatids. This ensures each pole receives one copy of each chromosome.
Offspring
the “children” resulting from one or two organisms successfully reproducing
Genotype
Specific combination of alleles for a trait
Phenotype
“Physical appearance”
Law of segregation
Traits are passed to offspring in units and don’t blend
Recessive
the trait that is not present in the physical appearance of the offspring in the F1 generation
Dominant
the trait that determines the physical appearance of the offspring in the F1 generation
Heredity
The transmission/passing of genetic information from one generation to the next (from parents to their offspring)
What is mitosis
Mitosis is the division of the nucleus/eukaryotic cells to produce 2 genetically identical daughter cells.
Interphase ( 2 points )
What happens ? The DNA in chromosomes copies itself ready for mitosis.
Why ? - so that there is a complete copy of DNA for each daughter cell
Prophase ( what and why )
- The DNA in chromosomes condense to become more visible ( distinct threads so they are easier to move around). + nucleus membrane disintegrates so that the chromosomes can move about freely within the cell and spindles ( protein fibers ) are formed
- so that it is easier to move
Metaphase ( why )
Chromosomes line up at teh equator of teh cell
Why ? - To make it easier to sort so that each new cell gets the same DNA
Sexual reproduction ( 3 points )
Sexual reproduction is the production fo offspring from two parents using gametes. It involves the joining of two sex cells, or gametes during fertilisation. Organisms produced by sexual reproduction have two parents and are genetically similar to both but not identical to either.
What type of cells does mitosisi produce
Diploid bodily cells for growth
Meiosis produces what type of cells
Haploid or gametes
Why does meiosis produce haploid cells
Because haploid or sex cells fuse to from a diploid fertilized egg during fertilization
How is the double helix held together ?
The double helix is held together by weak hydrogen bonding between complementary base pairs.
What are teh base pairings
Base A always pairs with T, and C always pairs with G forming a twisted ladder structure called a double helix.
What are chromosomes ( note : chromatin is the uncondensed form of chromosomes )
Tightly coiled DNA
A linear strand of DNA
What is a gene ( 2 points )
A gene is a section of DNA that codes for a specific protein.
Basic unit of heredity
What is genome
Entire genetic material of an organism ( compete set of DNA found in an organism )
Alleles definition
Alleles are different versions of a gene, which vary according to the nucleotide base present at a particular genome location.
Cell cycle ( 6 parts )
- cell growth
- DNA synthesis ( the chromosomes are now double stranded )
- Further growth occcurs and the DNA is checked for errors
- Mitosis
- The cytoplasm separates and two cells are formed
- Temporary cell resting period
What type of division is meiosis
meiosis is a reduction division – the chromosome number is halved from diploid (46 chromosomes in 23 pairs in humans) to haploid (23 chromosomes in humans).
What is the building black of DNA and what are they made up of ?
Nucleotides constant of three karts ( teh deoxyrobes sugar, phosphate group and one of four nitrogenous bases )
Name the four bases
Adenine
Cytosine
Thymine
Guanine
What do the order of bases in the DNA determine
Genetic code which in turn determines the characteristics of the organism
Source of genetic variation ( 2 points )
Sexual reproduction is a source of genetic variation.
• DNA from the mother is
“shuffled” with DNA from the
father.
It involves the random fusion of gametes, which can lead to variation.
• Any sperm can fertilize with any
egg.
What are chromatids held together by
By a protein structure called a centromere
What happens to chromosomes during mitosis
During mitosis each double stranded chromosome reverts to being single stranded with one copy of each chromosome ending up in each of the two new cells
What are spindles and when are they formed
A series of protein fibres called spindles are formed that attach to centromere of each chromosome, spindles are formed during prophase