Molecular Biology & Genetics 2 - Meiosis & Mitosis Flashcards
What is included in acellular RNA?
Viruses
How does acellular RNA store genetic information?
Double stranded or single stranded DNA or RNA
What is prokaryotic?
Bacteria
How do prokaryotic organisms store genetic information?
Circular, single copy, naked double stranded DNA
What is included in eukaryotic organisms?
Protists, fungi, plants and animals
How is genetic information stored in eukaryotic organisms?
Linear, at least a single copy, his tone-bound DNA; sexual cycle
What is a karyotype?
An ordered, visual representation of the chromosomes in a cell
How are chromosomes ordered in a karyotype?
Homologous chromosomes are paired together, ordered in decreasing size and in groups
What are autosomes?
Chromosomes which don’t determine gender while x and y do. Y chromosome means male
What is a locus?
A place on a chromosome where a particular gene is found
What is an allele?
Alternative forms of genes
What is meant by a homozygote?
Having the same alleles at a particular locus
What is meant by a heterozygote?
Having different alleles at a particular locus
What is the cell cycle needed for?
Development from a fertiliser cell, growth to adult and repair
What is G1?
Growth 1
What is S?
Synthesis (when replication of DNA occurs)
What is G2?
Growth 2
What is included in interphase?
Growth 1, synthesis and growth 2
What is included in the mitotic phase?
Mitosis and cytokinesis
What are duplicated chromosomes?
Two sister chromatids which later separate during mitosis
What is the centromere?
Pinched part in the middle of duplicated chromosomes
What is the chromosome arms?
Parts of the chromosomes which are found either side of the centromere
How are duplicated chromosomes formed?
Single chromosomes turn into a pair during duplication. Sister chromatids have identical information most of the time
What happens during mitosis?
Two genetically identical daughter cells are produced
How many phases are in mitosis?
5
What is the first phase of mitosis?
Prophase