QUIZLET Unit 1.0: Introduction to Cytogenetics Flashcards
Cytogenetic studies the number and morphology of chromosomes using what techniques?
Classical Cytogenetics (Chromosome Banding Techniques)
Molecular Cytogenetics (Hybridization Fluorescent Labeled Probes)
A circular group of proteins that always accompanies the DNA
Histones
This is a double helical structure that must be stored properly so that the genes may be used to translate the proteins appropriately
DNA
How is the DNA Organized? (6)
DNA –> Nucleosomes –> Solenoids –> Chromatin Loop –> Chromosome Territory –> Metaphase Chromosome
What are the three main stages in the Cytogenetics Development?
A. Cell Discovery
B. Chromosome Structure and Components Discovery
C. Human Cytogenetics Emergence
He first discovered chromosomes in pollen (premature form of pollens)
Karl Nageli
Chromosomes were initially known as…
Transitory Cytoblasts
When did Karl Nageli discover chromosomes in pollen?
1842
He introduced aniline staining to observe chromosomes during cell division.
Walther Flemming
This is a dye derived from coal tar and is a poisonous/toxic substance. Now mostly used as a precursor for the synthesis of other organic compounds.
Aniline
When did Walther Flemming discover more about the chromosomes in the cell division?
1870
Who coined the term chromosome after staining techniques had been developed?
Heinrich Wilhelm Gottfried von Waldeyer
Chroma means….
Color
When did Waldeyer coin the term chromosome?
1888
He derived an estimate of 48 chromosome using images of nuclei reconstructed from thin sections of unit human testicular tissue embedded in paraffin and stained with iodine (and) hematoxylin.
Theophilus Painter
When did painter derive the number of chromosomes?
1923
What is the normal number of chromosome?
46 chromosomes
What substance was used to arrest cells in the metaphase stage of mitosis?
Colchines (used for gout)
When did Cytogenetic Technique Improvements occur?
1950
Who showed that the human cells have 23 pairs of chromosomes (which is the actual and normal amount)?
Tijo and Levan
When did Tijo and Levan discover that there are 23 pairs of chromosomes?
1956
Devised the peripheral leukocytes culture method
Moorehead et al.
When was the peripheral leukocytes culture method discovered?
1960
What are the two discovered “paired factors” and chromosome theory of heredity?
Mendel’s Laws
Chromosomal Theory of Inheritory
The chromosomal theory that states that “paired factors” are inherited, segregated during gamete formation, and independently sorted.
Mendel’s Law
The chromosomal theory that states that chromosomes occur in pairs and are inherited from parents (maternal & parental chromosome), segregated in gamete formation (haploid), and are segregated independently.
Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance
Who and when was the Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance discovered?
Sutton & Boveri, 1902
Where were polytene chromosomes first discovered?
Insects