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Topic 10: Genetics and Evolution (Notes) Flashcards

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Purpose of mitosis

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  • To separate the genome and produce two daughter cells identical to the parent cell
  • Required for growth, repair, asexual reproduction
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Purpose of meiosis

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  • To create gametes/sex cells
  • Allows production of four genetically distinct haploid daughter cells from a diploid parent cell
  • Used to fulfill specialization (e.g. sperm cells -> sperm production)
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Define synapsis

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When two homologous chromosomes align alongside each other

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Define homologous chromosomes

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A set of one maternal and one paternal chromosome

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Define bivalent

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Composed of two chromosomes

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Define tetrad

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Composed of four chromatids

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Define crossing over

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The exchange of DNA material/DNA material between non-sister homologous chromatids

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Explain the process of crossing over

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  • Prophase I: Homologous chromosomes pair up, in close proximity
  • Non-sister chromatids get entangled and cross over
  • Entanglement places stress on DNA molecules
  • A section of chromatids from one chromosome may break and re-join with chromatid from other chromosome
  • Catalyzed by endonuclease and DNA ligase
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Define recombination and recombinant

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Recombination

  • Process involving breaking and re-joining of DNA to create new combinations of genetic information

Recombinant

  • Chromosomes that exchanged DNA through breaking and re-joining of DNA
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Define chiasma

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Crossing point of DNA strands, developing an X-shaped join

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Why are there an infinite range of DNA combinations during crossing over?

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  • Random nature of how chromatids align and where they break
  • No two individuals will have exactly the same genotype (except identical twins)
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What happens in meiosis I?

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Homologous chromosomes separate

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Explain prophase I

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  • DNA replicated and condensed, visible as chromosomes
  • Each chromosome has two sister chromatids joined by a centromere
  • Chromosomes arranged side-by-side in homologous pairs
  • Centrioles migrate to opposite poles, form spindle
  • Nuclear envelope breaks down, nucleolus disintegrates
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Explain metaphase I

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  • Bivalents line up along spindle equator
  • Spindler fibers attach to centromeres
  • Bivalents line up by independent assortment (random orientation)
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Explain anaphase I

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  • Homologous pairs separated
  • Microtubules pull whole chromosomes to opposite ends of spindle
  • Centromeres do not split
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Explain telophase I

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  • Chromosomes arrive at opposite poles
  • Spindle fibers start to break down
  • Nuclear envelopes form around two groups of chromosomes, nucleoli reforms
  • Some plants go straight to meiosis II without nucleus reformation
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Why is meiosis I reduction division?

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  • Homologous chromosomes separate and move to opposite poles of the cell
  • No. of chromosomes per cell reduced by factor 2
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Define independent assortment/random orientation

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  • Production of different allele combinations in gamete cells
  • Due to metaphase I: random alignment of homologous pairs along the equator of spindle
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Explain prophase II

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  • Nuclear envelope breaks down
  • Chromosomes condense
  • Spindle forms at right angle to old ones
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Explain metaphase II

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  • Chromosomes line up in single file along equator of spindle
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Explain anaphase II

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  • Centromeres divide
  • Individual chromatids pulled to opposite poles
  • Sister chromatids separate
  • Creates four groups of chromosomes with half the number of parent cell chromosomes
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Explain telophase II

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  • Nuclear membranes form around each chromosome group
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Explain telophase II

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  • Nuclear membranes form around each group of chromosomes
  • Followed by cytokinesis: cytoplasm divides as new cell surface membranes form to create four haploid cells
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Define unlinked genes

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Genes of an organism carried on separate chromosomes, not on homologous copies

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Define monohybrid cross

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How alleles of one gene transfers across generations

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Define dihybrid cross

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  • How alleles of two genes transfer across generations
  • For double-heterozygous dihybrid crosses, expect 9:3:3:1 phenotypic ratio
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Define loci

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  • The specific linear position on the chromosomes that genes occupy
  • Sex-linked if gene is on sex chromosome
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Define sex-linked

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  • Only affects one gender of a species
  • Usually on X chromosome because Y chromosome contains fewer genes
  • E.g. color-blindness and hemophilia affects mostly males
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Define autosomal linkage

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  • Linked genes on chromosomes 1-22, not on sex chromosome
  • Not all genes assort independently
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Define interspecific and intraspecific variation

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  • Variation: the way organisms differ from one another
  • Interspecific: Occurs between species
  • Intraspecific: Occurs within the same species
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Define discrete variation

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  • Individuals fall into clear-cut categories, no in-between
  • Occurs due to genetic factors
  • E.g. human blood groups
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Define continuous variation

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  • Two or more genes affect the final characteristics
  • Occurs due to interaction between genetics and environment
  • E.g. height, determined by bone length, hormones, diet, etc.
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Define gene pools

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  • Consists of all genes and different alleles in an interbreeding population
  • Multiple gene pools can exist (geographically isolated)
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Define allele frequencies

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  • Relative abundance of alleles for a particular gene
  • Formula: No. of times allele of interest observed divided by Total no. of all alleles
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Outline conditions of a stable gene pool

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  • Large population
  • Equal chance of mating
  • Random matings
  • No selective pressure based on phenotype
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Define evolution

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Cumulative change in the heritable characteristics of a population

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Outline factors for evolution

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  • Mutation: causes new alleles to form
  • Selection pressures: favor certain alleles and oppose others
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Define directional selection

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  • Population changes towards one extreme (better adapted)
  • Happens with environmental changes
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Define stabilizing selection

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  • Selects in favor of the average individual
  • Happens in stable environmental conditions
  • Favor individuals with advantageous alleles
  • Discards extreme phenotypes
  • Works mostly on polygenic traits, when characteristics influenced by >=2 genes
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Define disruptive

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  • Selects against the average individual
  • Can cause speciation and forms new species
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Define reproductive isolation

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Isolated from peers due to barriers, preventing inter-breeding

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Define temporal reproductive isolation

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  • reproductive cycles at different times (seasonal)
  • e.g. changes in flowering patterns
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Define behavioral reproductive isolation

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  • Different rituals or behavioral patterns
  • e.g. courtship and mating rituals
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Define geographical reproductive isolation

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  • Natural or man-made barriers between populations
  • e.g. rivers, mountains
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Define sympatric

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  • temporal and behavioral speciation
  • separately-developed species coexist in the same geographical location
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Define allopatric

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Two separate species diverge with complete spatial separation

47
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Define speciation

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The emergence of new and distinct species, reproductively isolated

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Explain the theory of gradualism speciation

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  • Culmination of small changes over time
  • Darwin observed vestigial structures in fossil records
  • observable characteristics with no apparent function
  • residual parts from ancestors, e.g. human appendix
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Explain the theory of punctuated speciation

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  • abrupt speciation
  • long periods without appreciable change, short rapid evolution
  • Bateson observed sudden mass extinctions from cataclysmic events
  • survivors restart reproduction with reduced gene pool (founder effect)
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Define polyploidy

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  • when an organism has more than two sets of homologous chromosomes
  • results from chromosomal mis-events e.g. mitosis or meiosis abnormalities
  • e.g. egg fertilized by more than one sperm, failure of chromosomes separation in meiosis I
  • can form diploid gamete and fertilize with haploid gamete to produce fertile offspring

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