Top 6 - Inheritance, Variation and Evolution

Question 1

What are chromosomes?

Answer 1

Chromosomes are really long molecules of DNA

Question 2

What do genes code for?

Answer 2

Genes code for specific amino acids which intern orders the proteins and determines what cell it will become.

Question 3

What is a genome?

Answer 3

The genome is the entire set of genetic material in an organism. E.g The human genome

Question 4

What are proteins main functions?

Answer 4

Enzymes
Hormones
Structural Proteins - strengthens connective tissues

Question 5

What are mutations?

Answer 5

Mutations are changes to the genetic code

Question 6

Define Mitosis

Answer 6

Mitosis is when the genetic material in the nucleus copies then divides, which forms identical cells.

Question 7

Define Meiosis

Answer 7

Meiosis is a type of cell division that results in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell.

Question 8

What is Mitosis used for and what is Meiosis used for?

Answer 8

Mitosis is used for growth and repair

Meiosis is used for Forming gametes

Question 9

Which type of reproduction produces genetically identical cells.

Answer 9

Meiosis