Week 5 - Plant genetics

Question 1

The units of genetic information

Answer 1

Gene - basic unit
Genome - the collection of genetic info
Chromosomes - storage units of genes
DNA - contains genetic instructions on the development of all cellular life

Question 2

types of Ploidy

Answer 2

Diploid = 2 sets of chromosomes
Haploid = 1 set of chromosomes
Polyploid = more than 2 sets of chromosomes

Question 3

how does meiosis help in reproduction

Answer 3

its a specialized form of cell division and cuts the ploidy of the offspring in half from 4N to 2N