Sex determination, Chromosomes in different species, Production of haploid gametes Flashcards
1
Q
What is the SRY gene?
A
A gene found at the top of the Y chromsome.
2
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What is the function of the SRY gene?
A
This gene codes for a protein that controls the development of male characteristics.
3
Q
Environmental sex determination
A
The sex of the offspring is determined by the environmental conditions.
4
Q
Independent assortment
A
Formation of random chromosome combinations during meiosis that produce genetic variation
5
Q
Transcription
A
The process of making an mRNA copy from a DNA strand
6
Q
Translation
A
The process of making proteins from the mRNA.
