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Genetics

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The science that studies how characteristics are passed from parent to offspring

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Genetics factors

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The general guideline of traits determined by a person’s DNA

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Environmental factors

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Those “nonbiological” factors that are involved in a person’s surroundings such as the nature of the person’s parents, the person’s friends, and the person’s behavioral choices

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Spiritual factors

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The factors in a person’s life that are determined by the quality of his or her relationship with God

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Gene

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The basic unit of heredity; a section of DNA that contains the code to produce a protein or portion of protein thereby causing a trait

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Chromosome

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The condensed threads of chromatin (DNA coiled around and supported by proteins) found in the nucleus of the cell

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Chromatin

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Long strands of clusters of DNA and proteins in the nucleus of a cell

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DNA replication

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The process by which two identical DNA molecules are produced from one original DNA molecules

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Chromatid

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One of the two identical copies of a replicated chromosome joined by a centromere

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Centromere

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The region where two sister chromatids are joined tightly together

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Triplet

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A three-base sequence on DNA

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Codon

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A three-base sequence on mRNA that codes for a specific amino acid

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Anticodon

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A three-base sequence on tRNA

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Mitosis

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A process of asexual reproduction in eukaryotic cells

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Interphase

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The time interval between cellular reproductions

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Cytokinesis

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The process, usually following mitosis or meiosis, in which the cytoplasm of a cell is divided in two

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Karyotype

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The figure produced when the chromosomes of species during metaphase are arranged according to their homologous pairs

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Diploid

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A cell with chromosomes that come in homologous pairs or two sets of chromosomes

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Haploid cell

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A cell that has only one representative of each chromosome pair or half the total number of chromosomes

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Diploid number (2n)

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The total number of chromosomes in a diploid cell

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Haploid number (n)

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The number of homologous pairs in a diploid cell (1/2 the total)

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Meiosis

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The process by which a diploid (2n) cell forms gametes or haploid cells (n)

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Gametes

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Haploid cells (n) produced by diploid cells (2n) for the purpose of sexual reproduction

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Zygote

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The result of sexual reproduction when each parent contributes half of the DNA necessary for the offspring

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Tetrad

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Two homologous chromosomes consisting of four chromatids, two sister chromatids in each chromosomes, coming together during prophase 1 of meiosis

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Crossing over

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The exchanges of genes between homologous chromosomes

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In nucleic acids DNA and RNA, the backbone is made up of…

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Sugars and phosphates

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During the cell cycle, when is DNA replicated?

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The S phase

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When cells no longer control growth and reproduction the disorder is called…

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Cancer

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Paired chromosomes are called…

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Homologs or homologous chromosomes

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Protein synthesis is occurring in a ribosome. Is this a part of transcription or translation?

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Translation

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What are the four stages of mitosis in order?

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1: Prophase

#2: Metaphase
#3: Anaphase
#4: Telophase

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The diploid number of a cell is 16. What is its haploid number?

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8

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What is the difference between a gamete and any other animal?

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A gamete is haploid while all other animal cells are diploid. This means that a gamete has only one set of chromosomes or one chromosome from each homologous pair. Other animal cells always have two sets of chromosomes or one set of homologous pairs

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List all the in stages of meiosis in order:

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Meiosis I:
#1: Prophase 1
#2: Metaphase 1
#3: Anaphase 1
#4: Telophase/Cytokinesis

Meiosis II:
#5: Prophase II
#6: Metaphase II
#7: Anaphase II
#8: Telophase II/ Cytokinesis

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Which is more similar to mitosis?

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Meiosis II

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What are gametes produced in male animals called?

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Sperm. Sperm have flagella; those, the male gamete can move on its own

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What are the gametes produced in female animals called?

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Eggs

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How many useful gametes are produced in the meiosis of male animals? What about female animal?

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Male animals produce 4 useful gametes with each meiosis, while female animals produce only one

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What is the difference between a polar body and an egg?

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Polar body is a non-functional female gamete, because it is far too small to function properly. An egg is the one female gamete produced by meiosis that is large enough to function properly.

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Identify the stage of mitosis for each cell in this picture

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Top: Interphase
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase

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