U4: CHROMOSOME STRUCTURE + CHROMOSOMES BASED ON NUMBERS Flashcards
Threadlike structures or “colored bodies”
Chromosome
Chroma
color
Soma
body
T/F: The chromosome is described as colored body due to the advent of staining in the nucleus.
True
This is made up of proteins, a single molecule of DNA, and some minute RNA.
Chromosome
This is the primary organization protein in DNA.
Histone
This protein allows for the maximal looping of DNA threads for it to be smaller and be a better fit with the nucleus.
Histone
This protein allows for the condensation of chromosomal DNA.
Histone
Pattern of Histone
8 subunits (4 pairs) + 1 linker
Subunits in Hemoglobin (quarternary structure)
4 subunits
Subunits in Myoglobin
1 subunit
CSPs stand for?
Chromosome Structural Proteins
CPPs stand for?
Chromosome Peripheral Proteins
CCPs stand for?
Chromosome Coating Proteins
CFPs stand for?
Chromosome Fibrous Proteins
FORMATIVE: This is responsible for signaling cascades, promoting the localization of signaling molecules at specific sites and coordinating positive and negative feedback signals for pathway regulation.
Scaffold Proteins
T/F: The chromosomal RNA has its own distinct forms but does not contain transcription factors.
False
These code for transcription factors.
Introns
In ____, chromosomes ensure daughter cell retains its own complete genetic complement.
Mitosis
In ____, chromosomes enable each mature ovum and sperm to contain a unique single set of parental genes.
Meiosis
What mechanisms in Meiosis are responsible for ensuring that the gametes contain a unique single set of parental genes?
Recombination
Crossing over
Chiasmata formation
No. of autosomes
44
This term refers to other DNA materials found in the mitochondria or outside the nucleus.
Extra-chromosomal DNA
This refers to non - nuclear chromosomal content.
Extra-chromosomal DNA
In which cells can extra-chromosomal DNA can also be found?
cancer cells
The chromosome can expand up to?
2 meters
Approximately how many base pairs per set of chromosomes can be found in the DNA?
3 billion
Approximately how many genes code for proteins that perform most life functions?
20,000 to 25,000
This is a replicated condensed chromosome with sister chromatids.
Metaphase Chromosome
What mechanism allows the nucleus to fit 2 meters of DNA per chromosome?
hypercoiling