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The Cell Part V Flashcards

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special form of cell division

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MEIOSIS

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2
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sex cells divide this type

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MEIOSIS

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chromosome number is reduced from diploid (2n) to haploid (n)

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MEIOSIS

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occurs in developing germ cells (spermatozoa and oocytes), fertilization results in diploid zygotes

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MEIOSIS

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5
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doubling of DNA content in S phase

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MEIOSIS

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Affected by 2 successive cell divisions that give rise to 4 haploid cells
- accompanied by recombination of maternal and paternal genes by crossing over and random assortment.

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MEIOSIS

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2 STAGES OF MEIOSIS:

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A. REDUCTIONAL DIVISION (MEIOSIS I)
B. EQUATORIAL DIVISION (MEIOSIS II)

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occurs following the interphase during which 46 chromosomes are duplicated giving the cell a 4 CDNA content (total DNA content of the cell).

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REDUCTIONAL DIVISION (MEIOSIS I)

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9
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5 stages of Prophase I:

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a) LEPTOTENE
b) ZYGOTENE
c) PACHYTENE
d) DIPLOTENE
e) DIAKINESIS

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chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes

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LEPTOTENE

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each contains 2 chromatids joined at the centromere.

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LEPTOTENE

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homologous maternal and paternal chromosomes pair and make physical contact (synapsis) via the synaptonemal complex, forming a tetra

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ZYGOTENE

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13
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chiasmata are formed

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PACHYTENE

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14
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crossing over occurs

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PACHYTENE

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15
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random exchange of genes between segments of homologous chromosomes

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PACHYTENE

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16
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increasing genetic diversity

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PACHYTENE

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17
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chromosomes continue to condense

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DIPLOTENE

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18
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chiasmata can be observed indicating sites where crossing over has taken place

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DIPLOTENE

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19
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nucleolus disappear

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DIAKINESIS

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20
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Chromosomes are condensed maximally

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DIAKINESIS

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21
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nuclear envelope disappears

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DIAKINESIS

22
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begins soon after completion of meiosis I, following a brief interphase without DNA replication

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EQUATORIAL DIVISION (MEIOSIS II)

23
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separation of sister chromatids and distribution into 4 daughter cells (gametes) each containing the haploid number of chromosomes

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EQUATORIAL DIVISION (MEIOSIS II)

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Structure:

Phospholipid bilayer containing cholesterol and proteins (integral and peripheral) and some carbohydrates (externally)

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Plasma Membrane

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Structure:

forms a selectively permeable boundary of the cell.

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Plasma Membrane

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acts as a physical barrier to enclose cell contents

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Plasma Membrane

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regulates material movement into and out of the cell

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Plasma Membrane

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establishes and maintains an electrical charge difference across the plasma membrane

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Plasma Membrane

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functions in cell communication

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Plasma Membrane

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Short, numerous (many) membrane extensions supported by microtubules which occur on exposed membrane surfaces of some cells

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which occur on exposed membrane surfaces of some cells

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Long, singular (only one) membrane extension supported by microtubules

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present in sperm cells

34
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propels sperm

35
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Numerous thin membrane folds projecting from the free cell surface;

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Microvilli

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supported by microfilaments

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Microvilli

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Large structure enclosed within a double membrane;

38
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contains chromatin, nucleolus, and neoplasm

39
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houses the DNA that serves as the genetic material for directing protein synthesis.

40
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double membrane boundary between cytoplasm and nuclear contents

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Nuclear Envelope

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continuous with rough endoplasmic reticulum

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Nuclear Envelope

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separates nucleus from cytoplasm

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Nuclear Envelope

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openings through the nuclear envelope

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Nuclear Pores

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allow passage of materials between the cytoplasm and nucleoplasm, including ribonucleic acid (RNA), protein, ions, and small water-soluble molecules.

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Nuclear Pores

45
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large, prominent structure within the nucleus

46
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functions in synthesis of ribosomes

47
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contents of cells between the plasma membrane and nuclear envelope

48
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responsible for many cellular processes

49
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viscous fluid medium with dissolved solutes (e.g., ions, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids)

50
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provides support for organelles

51
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serves as the viscous fluid medium through which diffusion occurs

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