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What is the role of gametes in sexual reproduction?
What is the role of gametes in sexual reproduction?
- They fuse to form a diploid zygote. (correct)
- They only function to transmit traits.
- They create multicellular organisms directly.
- They are responsible for DNA replication.
What term describes the specific location of a gene on a chromosome?
What term describes the specific location of a gene on a chromosome?
- Allele
- Locus (correct)
- Chromatid
- Genome
What is the haploid number of chromosomes in human gametes?
What is the haploid number of chromosomes in human gametes?
- 23 (correct)
- 44
- 22
- 46
Which of the following statements about sister chromatids is true?
Which of the following statements about sister chromatids is true?
What best describes heredity?
What best describes heredity?
What is the total number of chromosomes in a human somatic cell?
What is the total number of chromosomes in a human somatic cell?
Which statement is true regarding homologous chromosomes?
Which statement is true regarding homologous chromosomes?
What characterizes sister chromatids?
What characterizes sister chromatids?
Which of the following represents the haploid number of chromosomes in human gametes?
Which of the following represents the haploid number of chromosomes in human gametes?
In terms of chromosome pairs, how is a human female's configuration described?
In terms of chromosome pairs, how is a human female's configuration described?
What is the outcome of the fertilization process in humans?
What is the outcome of the fertilization process in humans?
What type of cells are produced by meiosis in humans?
What type of cells are produced by meiosis in humans?
What occurs during Meiosis I?
What occurs during Meiosis I?
What is the significance of the term 'reduction division' in meiosis?
What is the significance of the term 'reduction division' in meiosis?
Which phase of meiosis involves the replication of chromosomes?
Which phase of meiosis involves the replication of chromosomes?
How many daughter cells are produced at the end of meiosis?
How many daughter cells are produced at the end of meiosis?
What defines sister chromatids?
What defines sister chromatids?
At what point do gametes become haploid in the human life cycle?
At what point do gametes become haploid in the human life cycle?
Which of the following best describes the structure that associates with the centromere region of a chromosome and binds to spindle microtubules?
Which of the following best describes the structure that associates with the centromere region of a chromosome and binds to spindle microtubules?
Which component primarily transmits genetic information from one generation to the next?
Which component primarily transmits genetic information from one generation to the next?
Fertilization leads to the formation of a zygote; what is the analogous result of meiosis?
Fertilization leads to the formation of a zygote; what is the analogous result of meiosis?
At which phase of meiosis do chromosomes undergo independent assortment?
At which phase of meiosis do chromosomes undergo independent assortment?
In a given cell division, which phase is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes at the metaphase plate during meiosis II?
In a given cell division, which phase is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes at the metaphase plate during meiosis II?
What occurs during Metaphase II of meiosis?
What occurs during Metaphase II of meiosis?
How do sister chromatids differ during Metaphase II in meiosis?
How do sister chromatids differ during Metaphase II in meiosis?
What phase directly follows Anaphase II during meiosis?
What phase directly follows Anaphase II during meiosis?
What is the outcome of cytokinesis following Telophase II?
What is the outcome of cytokinesis following Telophase II?
What characterizes the chromosomes at the end of Telophase II?
What characterizes the chromosomes at the end of Telophase II?
What happens to the sister chromatids during Anaphase II?
What happens to the sister chromatids during Anaphase II?
How many cells are formed at the end of meiosis?
How many cells are formed at the end of meiosis?
What is the role of the spindle apparatus in meiosis II?
What is the role of the spindle apparatus in meiosis II?
What is the primary difference between mitosis and meiosis regarding the number of chromosome sets?
What is the primary difference between mitosis and meiosis regarding the number of chromosome sets?
Which event occurs during prophase I of meiosis that is not present in mitosis?
Which event occurs during prophase I of meiosis that is not present in mitosis?
During which phase of meiosis do homologous chromosomes undergo independent assortment?
During which phase of meiosis do homologous chromosomes undergo independent assortment?
After meiosis I, how many daughter cells are produced and what is their genetic composition?
After meiosis I, how many daughter cells are produced and what is their genetic composition?
Which statement about mitosis and meiosis is correct?
Which statement about mitosis and meiosis is correct?
Which of the following involves crossing over?
Which of the following involves crossing over?
What is the role of mitosis in the animal body?
What is the role of mitosis in the animal body?
How many divisions occur in meiosis, and what are the resulting cells?
How many divisions occur in meiosis, and what are the resulting cells?
In which phase do cells become haploid during meiosis?
In which phase do cells become haploid during meiosis?
Which feature is unique to meiosis when compared to mitosis?
Which feature is unique to meiosis when compared to mitosis?
What is the result of independent assortment during meiosis?
What is the result of independent assortment during meiosis?
Which of the following statements is correct about the genetic composition of daughter cells after mitosis?
Which of the following statements is correct about the genetic composition of daughter cells after mitosis?
Which of the following describes chiasma during meiosis?
Which of the following describes chiasma during meiosis?
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Heredity
Heredity
The passing of traits from one generation to the next.
Genetics
Genetics
The study of how traits are passed from parents to offspring.
Gamete
Gamete
A reproductive cell, like a sperm or egg, that carries a single set of chromosomes.
Haploid
Haploid
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Diploid
Diploid
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Homologous Chromosomes
Homologous Chromosomes
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Alleles
Alleles
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Diploid Cell
Diploid Cell
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Haploid Cell
Haploid Cell
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Autosomes
Autosomes
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Fertilization
Fertilization
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Zygote
Zygote
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Somatic cells
Somatic cells
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Meiosis
Meiosis
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Meiosis I
Meiosis I
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Meiosis II
Meiosis II
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Prophase II
Prophase II
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Metaphase II
Metaphase II
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Anaphase II
Anaphase II
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Telophase II and Cytokinesis
Telophase II and Cytokinesis
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Cytokinesis
Cytokinesis
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Kinetochore
Kinetochore
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Centromere
Centromere
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Independent Assortment
Independent Assortment
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What is Mitosis?
What is Mitosis?
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What is Meiosis?
What is Meiosis?
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What is Synapsis?
What is Synapsis?
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What is crossing over?
What is crossing over?
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What is Independent Assortment?
What is Independent Assortment?
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What lines up on the metaphase plate in Meiosis I?
What lines up on the metaphase plate in Meiosis I?
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What separates during anaphase I?
What separates during anaphase I?
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What separates during anaphase II?
What separates during anaphase II?
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How many chromosome sets are in a diploid cell?
How many chromosome sets are in a diploid cell?
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How many chromosome sets are in a haploid cell?
How many chromosome sets are in a haploid cell?
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When does DNA replication occur in mitosis?
When does DNA replication occur in mitosis?
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When does DNA replication occur in meiosis?
When does DNA replication occur in meiosis?
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How many divisions occur in mitosis?
How many divisions occur in mitosis?
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How many divisions occur in meiosis?
How many divisions occur in meiosis?
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What is the outcome of mitosis?
What is the outcome of mitosis?
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Study Notes
Sexual Reproduction & Heredity
- Sexual reproduction involves two parents, resulting in offspring with unique gene combinations inherited from both.
- Organisms are distinguished by their ability to reproduce their own kind.
Genetics
- Genetics is the scientific study of heredity and variation.
- Genes are the units of heredity, composed of DNA segments.
- Each gene has a specific location, called a locus, on a chromosome.
- Heredity is the transmission of traits (via genes) from one generation to the next.
- Variation is evident in the differing appearances of offspring compared to parents and siblings.
Concept 13.1: Offspring Inheriting Chromosomes
- Genes are passed to the next generation via gametes (reproductive cells).
- Gametes (sperm or egg) contain a single set of chromosomes (haploid, represented by "n").
- Human haploid number is 23 (n=23).
- In human eggs, the sex chromosome is always X.
- In human sperm, the sex chromosome is either X or Y.
- Gametes fuse to form a diploid (2n) zygote, which develops into a multicellular organism via mitosis.
- Following DNA synthesis, each chromosome is duplicated into two identical sister chromatids.
Human Karyotype
- A karyotype displays 92 chromosomes (as a result of DNA replication) post S phase.
- Human females have two X chromosomes (XX).
- Human males have one X and one Y chromosome (XY).
- The remaining 22 pairs of chromosomes are autosomes.
- Each chromosome in a homologous pair comes from one parent.
- Human somatic cells are diploid (2n = 46), having two sets of 23 chromosomes from each parent.
- Human gamete/sex cells are haploid (n = 23), containing one set of 23 chromosomes.
Homologous Chromosomes
- Homologous chromosomes have the same sites (loci) for the same genes, however, they may carry different alleles.
- Alleles are alternative versions of a gene.
- Homologous chromosomes contain maternal and paternal copies of the same chromosome.
- Sister chromatids are the two replicas of a single chromosome held together at the centromere following DNA replication.
Sets of Chromosomes
- A diploid cell, in this case, contains 2n = 6 and n = 3
- 12 chromosomes shown; equivalent to 6 that were duplicated in the S phase of interphase.
Concept 13.2: Fertilization and Meiosis
- Fertilization is the fusion of a sperm and egg.
- Fertilized eggs, or zygotes, have one set of chromosomes from each parent.
- Gametes are the only human cells produced by meiosis (rather than mitosis.)
- Oocytes are ovarian cells that produce eggs.
- Spermatocytes are testicular cells that produce sperm.
- Meiosis results in one set of chromosomes in each gamete.
Concept 13.3: Meiosis
- Meiosis, like mitosis, is preceded by chromosome replication.
- Meiosis occurs in two divisions (Meiosis I & Meiosis II).
- Meiosis I is preceded by interphase, where chromosomes are duplicated to form sister chromatids.
- Sister chromatids are genetically identical. They are joined at the centromere.
- In meiosis I, homologous chromosomes separate.
- Meiosis results in four haploid daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
Stages of Meiosis
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Meiosis I (reductional division): pairs and separates homologous chromosomes.
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Meiosis II (equational division): separates sister chromatids.
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Prophase I: Homologous chromosomes pair up Crossing over occurs Non-sister chromatids exchange genetic material
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Metaphase I: Paired homologous chromosomes line up at the metaphase plate. Independent assortment occurs
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Anaphase I: Homologous chromosomes separate, with one chromosome from each pair moving to opposite poles of the cell. Sister chromatids remain joined at the centromere.
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Telophase I and Cytokinesis: Two haploid daughter cells form. Each chromosome still consists of two sister chromatids
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Prophase II: Spindle apparatus forms and chromosomes move towards metaphase plate
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Metaphase II: Duplicated chromosomes line up along the metaphase plate.
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Anaphase II: Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles.
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Telophase II and Cytokinesis: Four haploid daughter cells are created, each with undoubled chromosomes and genetically different from one another.
Comparison of Mitosis and Meiosis
- Mitosis maintains the number of chromosome sets and produces genetically identical cells.
- Meiosis reduces the number of chromosome sets and produces genetically diverse cells.
- Three unique events in Meiosis: Synapsis, Crossing Over and Homologous Chromosomes Pairing in Prophase I and Indpendent assortment in Meiosis I.
Practice Questions
- Kinetochore: a protein structure that binds to spindle microtubules during cell division.
- Gametes: transmit genes from one generation to the next.
- Meiosis: is the process that produces the gametes.
- Independent assortment: occurs during metaphase I, when homologous chromosomes are randomly positioned along the metaphase plate.
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