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Chromosomes are thread-like structures composed of DNA, carrying genetic information within the nucleus of a cell.
Chromosomes are thread-like structures composed of DNA, carrying genetic information within the nucleus of a cell.
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A ______ is a specific length of DNA that serves as a unit of heredity.
A ______ is a specific length of DNA that serves as a unit of heredity.
gene
What is the primary difference between ribose and deoxyribose sugar?
What is the primary difference between ribose and deoxyribose sugar?
Match the following stages of mitosis with their corresponding actions:
Match the following stages of mitosis with their corresponding actions:
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What is the name of the region where the two sister chromatids of a duplicated chromosome are held together?
What is the name of the region where the two sister chromatids of a duplicated chromosome are held together?
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Study Notes
Chromosomes and Cell Division
- Chromosome: A thread of DNA containing genes within a cell nucleus.
- Nucleus with one set of chromosomes: Contains a single set of unpaired chromosomes.
- Nucleus with two sets of chromosomes: Contains two sets of paired chromosomes.
- Homologous Chromosomes: Paired chromosomes with the same genes but potentially different alleles (versions of genes).
- Gene: A specific length of DNA that acts as a unit of heredity.
- Nucleotide: The basic building block of nucleic acids, composed of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
- Nucleotide Bonds: Bonds connecting the three components of a nucleotide.
- Nitrogenous Bases: Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), Guanine (G), and Uracil (U).
DNA and RNA Differences
- DNA Sugar: Deoxyribose sugar.
- RNA Sugar: Ribose sugar.
- DNA Structure: Double-stranded.
- RNA Structure: Single-stranded.
- Other Differences: DNA and RNA have different functions.
Mitosis
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Mitosis: A cell division process producing two genetically identical daughter cells.
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Mitosis Outcome: Produces genetically identical daughter cells.
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Chromosome Condensation Phase: Chromosomes condense during prophase of the cell cycle.
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Sister Chromatids: Identical halves of a duplicated chromosome.
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Centromere: The region holding sister chromatids together.
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Stages of Interphase: G1 (cell growth), S (DNA synthesis), G2 (further growth).
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Mitosis Stages (Chronological Order):
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Prophase: Chromosomes condense, spindle fibers form, nuclear envelope breaks down.
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Metaphase: Chromosomes align at the cell's center.
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Anaphase: Sister chromatids separate to opposite poles.
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Telophase: Cell develops a cleavage furrow, nuclear membranes reform, cytoplasm divides.
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Crossing Over: Occurs during meiosis, not mitosis.
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Mitosis Cell Divisions: One cell division.
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Daughter Cells in Mitosis: Diploid.
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Daughter Cells Produced: Two.
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Test your knowledge on chromosomes, cell division, and the fundamental differences between DNA and RNA. This quiz covers key concepts such as homologous chromosomes, gene structure, and the components of nucleotides. Perfect for students studying biology fundamentals.
