LESSON 7 CHROMOSOMES Flashcards

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1
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Chromosomes were first described by [?] in 1879-1892 as accurate counting of chromosomes, first observed chromosomes in cell division.

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Walther Flemming, Eduard Strasburger and Eduard van Beneden

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The term “Chromosome”, however was first used by [?] in 1888.

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Henrich Wilhelm Gottfried Waldeyer

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They were given the name chromosome (Chroma = colour; Soma = body) due to their marked affinity for [?].

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basic dyes

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4
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: end color of chromosome using Giemsa

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Purple/blue

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5
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Chromosomes are composed of thin chromatin (made up of DNA coiled in histones) threads called

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Chromatin fibers.

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6
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• These fibers undergo folding, coiling and supercoiling during (?) so that the chromosomes become progressively thicker and smaller.

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prophase

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: starts to coil to become a chromosome for easier distribution to daughter cells upon mitosis

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Prophase

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8
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nuclear membrane disappears (also in metaphase and anaphase)

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Prophase

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9
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DNA is coiled to a dense chromosome to make sure that the daughter cells receive all 46 chromosomes

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Prophase

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10
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Therefore, chromosomes become readily observable under light microscope.

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Metaphase:

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: distribution of chromosomes

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Metaphase

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12
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At the end of cell division, on the other hand, the fibers uncoil and extend as fine chromatin threads, which are not visible at light microscope

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Telophase and Cytokinase

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longer part of the chromosome is not visible and goes back to chromatin

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Telophase and Cytokinase

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14
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nuclear membrane returns

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Telophase and Cytokinase

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15
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discovered the chromosomal theory of inheritance in 1902

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Walter Sutton and Theodor Boveri

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16
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It is shown that chromosomes occur in pairs, one parent contributes each member of the pair, and the pairs separate during meiosis.

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chromosomal theory of inheritance

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17
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The parent gives [?] or pieces of chromosome each

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23:23

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18
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: a cell division that happens among sex cells (sperm and ova) only

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Meiosis

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19
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suggested that genes reside in chromosome as seen in Drosophila.

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• Thomas Hunt Morgan

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20
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became their muse for understanding genes and inheritance.

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Fruit flies

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21
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The genomes of [?] are contained in single chromosomes,

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prokaryotes

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22
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prokaryotes are complexed with histone-like proteins in a structure termed the

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nucleoid

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23
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• “naked” DNA

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PROKARYOTIC

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24
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• Attached to plasma membrane

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PROKARYOTIC

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25
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Do not have a true nucleus, not enclosed by a nuclear membrane

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PROKARYOTIC

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26
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Does not have a nuclear membrane anymore because they are coiled and in a condensed form, unlike in humans which is not condensed during interphase information

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PROKARYOTIC

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27
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Chromosome and plasmids caries the genetic info

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PROKARYOTIC

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28
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• Prokaryotes also frequently carry one or more smaller independent circular DNAs, called

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plasmids

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29
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• Bacterial cells may also contain [?] that are autonomously self replicating extrachromosomal DNA that confer special characteristics to the cell in which it is present.

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plasmids

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30
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They replicate at their own phase w/o DNA involvement

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plasmids

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31
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• Unlike the larger chromosomal DNA, [?] typically are not essential for bacterial growth

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plasmids

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32
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carry genes that confer desirable traits to the bacteria, such as antibiotic resistance

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plasmids

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33
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Passing antibiotic resistant gene will produce “superbugs”

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plasmids

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34
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Also distinct from chromosomal DNA, plasmids can be present in many complete copies per cell.
• Eg.

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Antiobiotic Resistance genes

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35
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Plasmids include the fertility factor (F+ plasmid)
Ex.

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Multidrug resistant TB

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36
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  • Plasmid is passed thru a
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pilus

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37
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  • Chromosomal DNA is passed thru
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binary fission

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38
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  • Conjugation
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PLASMID DNA

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39
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  • Antibiotic resistance is passed thru
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PLASMID DNA

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40
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  • Cell division
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CHROMOSOMAL DNA

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41
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  • Found in bacteria
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Plasmids

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42
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  • no need for nuclear membrane de to organized chromosomal DNA
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Plasmids

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43
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prokaryotes compress their DNA into smaller spaces is through

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Supercoiling

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44
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could be a means of identification of bacteria

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Supercoiling

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45
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The helix twists on itself; twists to the right

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Positive supercoil

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46
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Helix twists on itself in the opposite direction; twists the left

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Negative supercoil

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47
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Most common type of supercoiling

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Negative supercoil

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48
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The Bacterial Chromosome Is Condensed Into

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Chromosomal Domains

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49
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• The circular DNA is packaged into a region of the cell called the [?] where it is organized into 50 or so loops or domains that are bound to a central protein scaffold, attached to the cell membrane.

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nucleoid

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50
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Single, circular DNA molecule located in the nucleoid region of cell

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Bacterial Chromosome

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51
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Is an enzyme necessary for the unwinding the coils to the right. In order for DNA to control the synthesis of proteins, and in order for DNA to reproduce.

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DNA gyrase (Topoisomerase II)

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52
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They cut the DNA, and at the end of the process connect it again

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DNA gyrase (Topoisomerase II)

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53
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: twists itself to look like a flower

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Histone-like

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54
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possess multiple large linear chromosomes contained in the cell’s nucleus.

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Eukaryotes

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55
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DNA Is Organized into [?] in Eukaryotes.

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Chromatin

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56
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The complexes between eukaryotic DNA and proteins (histone and non-histone proteins) are called [?]

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Chromatin

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57
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typically contains about twice as much protein as DNA.

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Chromatin

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58
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Complex interactions between [?] in the chromosomes regulate gene and chromosomal function

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proteins and nucleic acids

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59
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[?] is (-) charged; [?] is (+) charged = affinity to each other

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DNA

Histone

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60
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Left sister chromatid has the same genetic info with the right sister chromatid to divide into two and pass to each daughter cell

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Chromosome Structure

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61
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: DNA form. To easily pass it to the daughter cells, it will be condensed to become a chromatin.

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Interphase

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62
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: chromosome

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Prophase

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63
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In contrast, all [?] have multiple linear chromosomes.

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eukaryotic cells

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64
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Circular DNA molecules also occur in [?], which are present in almost all eukaryotic cells, and in [?], which are present in plants and some unicellular eukaryotes.

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mitochondria

chloroplasts

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65
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Nuclear membrane breaks down

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Prophase

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66
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DNA condensing to form chromosomes (each consisting of two identical chromatids)

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Prophase

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67
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Newly formed scaffold of spindle tubules attached to chromosomes at the centromere

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Metaphase

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68
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Chromosomes are manoeuvred into the equator

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Metaphase

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69
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Spindle tubules contract and pull the chromatids apart towards opposite poles of the cell

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Anaphase

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70
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Spindle tubules break down

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Telophase

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71
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Nuclear membrane re-forms

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Telophase

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72
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Cell undergoes cytokinesis

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Telophase

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73
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Chromosomes de-condense and disappear

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Telophase

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74
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Identical diploid daughter cells

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Telophase

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75
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In contrast to other cell organelles, the size of chromosomes shows a remarkable variation depending upon the [?] of cell division.

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stages

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76
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: sister chromatids are replicated, thinnest

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Interphase

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77
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Growth 1 phase - S-phase/Synthesis - Growth 2 phase

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Interphase

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78
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Chromatin phase/Intermediate phase/Preparation phase

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Interphase

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79
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Duplication of the organelle (ribosome, centrioles, centrosome, mitochondria)

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Interphase

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80
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Double contents

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Interphase

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81
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: Condensation/coiling: there is a progressive decrease in their length accompanied with an increase in thickness

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Prophase

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82
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Breakdown of nuclear membrane due to the release of nuclear contents and chromosomes

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Prophase

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83
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: Chromosomes are the most easily observed and studied during (?) when they are very thick, quite short and well spread in the cell

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Metaphase

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84
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lining in the equatorial plate; chromosomes aligned in the middle along with the microtubules from the centrosome

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Metaphase

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85
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nuclear membrane starts to form again; contents in the middle of the cell

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Metaphase

86
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: chromosomes are smallest

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Anaphase

87
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pulling apart of chromosomes into chromatids; spindle fiber separates to the opposite pole; microtubules are still visible

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Anaphase

88
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Therefore, chromosomes measurements are generally taken during mitotic [?]

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metaphase

89
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: microtubules are not prominent anymore and on the far side of the opposite pole

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Telophase

90
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nuclear membrane and the cytoplasm starts to reform again

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Telophase

91
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chromosome is not visible anymore

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Telophase

92
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has loose chromatin structure and active for transcription.

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• Euchromatin

93
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has condensed chromatin structure and is inactive for transcription.

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• Heterochromatin

94
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The major components of chromatin are

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DNA and histone proteins.

95
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two types of chromatin can be distinguished:

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96
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• [?], which consists of DNA that is active, e.g., being expressed as protein.

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Euchromatin

97
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• [?], which consists of mostly inactive DNA.

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Heterochromatin

98
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We have [?] with [?] and not all are active

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3B bases

20,000 genes

99
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  • May convert to euchromatin through acetylation or demethylation
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Facultive Heterochromatin

100
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  • Constitutive heterochromatin
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Centromeres

101
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  • Double stranded DNA
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Centromeres

102
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  • Binds to Kinetochore during mitosis
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Centromeres

103
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  • Constitutive heterochromatin
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Telomere

104
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  • Single stranded DNA
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Telomere

105
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  • Protect ends of DNA from degradation
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Telomere

106
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  • prevents chromosomes from sticking together
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Telomere

107
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The DNA of eukaryotic cell is tightly bound to small basic proteins (?) that package the DNA in an orderly way in the cell nucleus.

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histones

108
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For e.g., the total extended length of DNA in a human cell is nearly 2 m, but this must be fit into a nucleus with a diameter of only [?].

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5 to 10um

109
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The major proteins of chromatin are the

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histones

110
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– small proteins containing a high proportion of basic amino acids (arginine and lysine) that facilitate binding negatively charged DNA molecule .

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histones

111
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There are 5 major types of histones:

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H1, H2A, H2B, H3 and H4

112
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  • which are very similar among different species of eukaryotes.
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H1, H2A, H2B, H3 and H4

113
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: enables the chromosome to bend

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primary constriction

114
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point of attachment for kinetochore and microtubules

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primary constriction

115
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: constrictions found in the arm for identification

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secondary constriction

116
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The two ends of a chromosome are known as

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telomeres

117
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It required for the replication and stability of the chromosomes

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telomeres

118
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They help the organise each of our 46 chromosomes in the nucleus

They protect the ends of our chromosomes by forming a cap, much like the plastic tip on shoelaces.

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telomeres

119
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If the [?] were not there, our chromosomes may end up sticking to other chromosomes.

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telomeres

120
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Every time a cell carries out DNA replication the chromosomes are shortened by about [?] (A, C, G, or T) per replication.

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25-200 bases

121
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However, because the ends are protected by telomeres, the only part of the chromosome that is lost, is the [?], and the DNA is left undamaged.

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telomere

122
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Without [?], important DNA would be lost everytime a cell divides.

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telomeres

123
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are made of repetitive sequences of noncoding DNA that protect the chromosome from damage.

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Telomeres

124
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Each time a cell divides, the [?] become shorter.

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telomeres

125
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Eventually, the [?] become so short that the cell can no longer divide.

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telomeres

126
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length determines the person’s age

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telomeres

127
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The region where two sister chromatids of a chromosome appear to be joined or “held together” during mitotic phase is called

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Centromere

128
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When chromosomes are stained they typically show a dark-stained region that is the centromere.

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Centromere

129
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Also termed as Primary constriction

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Centromere

130
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During mitosis, the [?] that is shared by the sister chromatids must divide so that the chromatids can migrate to opposite poles of the cell.

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Centromere

131
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Therefore, the [?] is an important component of chromosome structure and segregation.

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Centromere

132
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The [?] divides the chromosome into two arms, so that, for example, an acrocentric chromosome has one short (p) and one long arm (q arm).

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centromere

133
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The [?] is named for “petit” meaning ‘small’

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p arm

134
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is named q simply because it follows p in the alphabet.

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q arm

135
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has arms of equal length.

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metacentric chromosome

136
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All house mouse chromosomes are [?]

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acrocentric

137
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human chromosomes include both [?], but no [?].

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metacentric and acrocentric

telocentric

138
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Chromosome Types: Based on

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Centromere Position

139
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• Centromere is located exactly at the centre of chromosome, i.e. both arms are equal in size

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Metacentric Chromosome

140
Q

Such chromosomes assume „V‟ shape at anaphase.

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Metacentric Chromosome

141
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• The centromere is located on one side of the centre point such that one arm is longer than the other

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Submetacentric Chromosome

142
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• These chromosomes become „J‟ or „L‟ shaped at anaphase

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Submetacentric Chromosome

143
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• Centromere is located close to one end of the chromosome and thus giving a very short arm and a very long arm.

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Acrocentric Chromosome

144
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• These chromosomes acquire ‘J’ shape or rod shape during anaphase. s are „I‟ shaped or rod shaped.

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Acrocentric Chromosome

145
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• Centromere is located at one end of the chromosome so that the chromosome has only one arm.

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Telocentric Chromosome

146
Q

• These chromosome are „I‟ shaped or rod shaped.

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Telocentric Chromosome

147
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Within the [?] region, most species have several locations where spindle fibers attach, and these sites consist of DNA as well as protein.

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centromere

148
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The actual location where the attachment occurs is called the [?] and is composed of both DNA and protein

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kinetochore

149
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Human cells are [?] (46 Ch or 2n)

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diploid

150
Q

Autosome (body cells : diploid):

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22 pairs

151
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Sex chromosome (sex cells : haploid):

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1 pair

152
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first three: [?] centromere (equal size of both arms)

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metacentric

153
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The size of the chromosomes in mitotic phase of animal and plants sp generally varies between [?] in length, and between [?] in diameter.

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0.5 m and 32 u

0.2 u and 3.0 u

154
Q

The longest metaphase chromosomes found in Trillium -[?].

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32 u

155
Q

The giant chromosomes found in diptera and they may be as long as [?] and up to [?] in diameter.

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300 u

10 u

156
Q

In general, plants have [?] than animal and species having lower chromosome numbers have long chromosomes than those having higher chromosome numbers.

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longer chromosomes

157
Q

is a test to identify and evaluate the size, shape, and number of chromosomes in a sample of body cells.

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Karyotype

158
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[?] of chromosome pieces, can cause problems with a person’s growth, development, and body functions.

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Extra or missing chromosomes, or abnormal positions

159
Q

It is usually represented by a diagram called idiogram

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Karyotype

160
Q

where chromosomes of haploid set of an organism are ordered in a series of decreasing size

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idiogram

161
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Human chromosomes are divided into

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7 groups & sex chromosomes

162
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A: [?] Large metacentric

A

1-3

163
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B: [?] Large submetacentric

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4,5

164
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C: [?], X Medium sized, metacentric and submetacentric

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6-12

165
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D: [?] medium-sized acrocentric plus satellites

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13-15

166
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E: [?] short metacentric 16 or submetacentric 17,18

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16-18

167
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F: [?] Short metacentrics

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19-20

168
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G: [?], Y Short acrocentrics with satellites

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21,22

169
Q

: no satellites

A

Y

170
Q

extra chromosome 21st (47 chromosomes)

A

Down Syndrome - Trisomy 21

171
Q

lacks X chromosome

A

Turner Syndrome

172
Q

excess X chromosome

A

Klinefelter Syndrome

173
Q

• To see chromosomes by microscope, they are normally treated with chemical dyes, such as Giemsa.

A

Chromosome banding

174
Q

• The chromosome will appear as a series of alternate dark and light bands.

A

Chromosome banding

175
Q

• If Giemsa is used, the dark band is called [?] and the light band is named [?].

A

G-band or G-positive band,

G-negative band

176
Q

• a technique for the identification of chromosomes and its structural abnormalities

A

Chromosome banding

177
Q

Human

A

46

178
Q

Chimpanzee

A

48

179
Q

Dog

A

78

180
Q

Horse

A

64

181
Q

Chicken

A

78

182
Q

Goldfish

A

94

183
Q

Fruit fly

A

8

184
Q

Mosquito

A

6

185
Q

Nematode

A

11(m), 12(f)

186
Q

Horsetail

A

216

187
Q

Sequoia

A

22

188
Q

Round worm

A

2

189
Q

Transcriptionally active

A

Euchromatin,

190
Q

Transcriptionally inactive

A

Heterochromatin,

191
Q

DNA is loosely packed

A

Euchromatin,

192
Q

DNA is highly packed

A

Heterochromatin,

193
Q

Actively present in Prokaryotic and eukaryotic genome

A

Euchromatin,

194
Q

Only present in eukaryotic genome

A

Heterochromatin,

195
Q

Genetically active

A

Euchromatin,

196
Q

Genetically inactive

A

Heterochromatin,

197
Q

Present at inner side of the nucleus

A

Euchromatin,

198
Q

Present at nucleus periphery

A

Heterochromatin,

199
Q

Stained lighter

A

Euchromatin,

200
Q

Stained dark

A

Heterochromatin,

201
Q

Early replicative

A

Euchromatin,

202
Q

Late replicative

A

Heterochromatin,

203
Q

Aren’t sticky

A

Euchromatin,

204
Q

Are usually sticky

A

Heterochromatin,

205
Q

Allow gene to form a protein

A

Euchromatin,

206
Q

Regulates genetic integrity, and control gene expression

A

Heterochromatin,

207
Q

Low genetic density

A

Euchromatin,

208
Q

High genetic density

A

Heterochromatin,

209
Q

Consist 2 to 3% part of the genome

A

Euchromatin,

210
Q

Consist 97 to 98% part of the genome

A

Heterochromatin,