Unit 2: Gametes, Alleles, and Inheritance Ch.10 Flashcards
MCB 181R University of Arizona
1
Q
It is random which of the two homologous chromosomes goes into a gamete?
A
Yes, it is random.
2
Q
What do chromosomes carry?
A
Alleles.
3
Q
What is the probability that a particular chromosomes form a pair will go into a particular gamete?
A
1/2 of 50%.
4
Q
What are alleles?
A
Different versions of a gene.
5
Q
What is a gamete?
A
A sex cell (sperm or egg_ that contains half the number of chromosomes as a normal body cell.
