mitosis

Question 1

What is genetics

Answer 1

the passing on of traits from parents to offsprings

Question 2

Where do organisms store genetic material in?

Answer 2

Chromosomes

Question 3

What molecule do chromosomes contain?

Answer 3

deoxribonucleic acid (DNA)

Question 4

How many chromosomes do we have in tototal (healthy person)

Answer 4

46

Question 5

Where are chromosomes found

Answer 5

found in the nucleus in eukaryotes

Question 6

chromosomes come in 2 copies, what is it called?

Answer 6

diploid

Question 7

what does haploid mean

Answer 7

cell that has half the normal number of chromosomes

Question 8

what are polyploids

Answer 8

cells of organisms that contain 3 or more copies

Question 9

do mitochondria and chloroplast also contain small amount of their DNA?

Answer 9

YES

Question 10

Explain the asexual reproduction or Mitosis?

Answer 10

production of offspring from a single parent genetically identical to its parent

Question 11

What is an advantage and disadvantage of asexual reproduction of Mitosis?

Answer 11

Advantage: Do not need to find a mate (easier)

Disadvantage: invariable offspring, if the environment changes, individuals may no longer be well adapted

Question 12

Explain the sexual reproduction of Mitosis?

Answer 12

production of offspring from the fusion of 2 sex cells, genetically unique form its parents

Question 13

what is an advantage and disadvantage of sexual reproduction or Mitosis?

Answer 13

advantage: offsprings are not identical to parents

disadvantage: need to find a mate (more effort)

Question 14

What is the cell cycle comprised of?

Answer 14

interphase, mitosis, cytokinesis

Question 15

during interphase, the chromosomes exist as ____?

Answer 15

Chromatin (stringy mass)

Question 16

Each chromosome is duplicated during which phase?

Answer 16

interphase

Question 17

What is the original chromosome attached with?

Answer 17

it is attached with a centromere to its sister chromatid