Biology: Chromosomes and Inheritance
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What is the combination of sex chromosomes in a female?

  • XY
  • YY
  • XX (correct)
  • XXY

    • What type of genes are carried on the X chromosome?

  • Mitochondrial genes
  • Sex-linked genes (correct)
  • Y-linked genes
  • Autosomal genes

    • What is the result of chromosomal errors during meiosis?

  • Too many or too few chromosomes (correct)
  • Genetic variation
  • Chromosomal mutations
  • Genomic instability

    • What is an example of a DNA error?

    <p>Insertion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'R' represent in the genotype 'Rr'?

    <p>Dominant allele</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of a Punnett square?

    <p>Predicting the probability of offspring traits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental component of DNA?

    <p>Nucleotides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the structure of DNA referred to as?

    <p>Double helix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of DNA in cells?

    <p>Storing genetic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a chromosome composed of?

    <p>Long ladders of DNA twisted up tight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Sex Chromosomes and Genes

    • Female sex chromosomes are XX
    • Male sex chromosomes are XY
    • The X chromosome can carry sex-linked genes, such as the gene for color blindness, which is recessive

    Chromosome Errors and Mutations

    • Mistakes can occur during egg and sperm cell division, leading to errors in the next generation
    • Chromosome errors can result in too many or too few chromosomes
    • DNA errors can occur due to random mistakes or environmental factors, including:
      • Insertions
      • Deletions
      • Substitutions

    Alleles and Genotype

    • Alleles are variations of a gene
    • Capital letters represent dominant alleles, while lowercase letters represent recessive alleles
    • Examples of genotype:
      • RR: homozygous dominant
      • Rr: heterozygous
      • rr: homozygous recessive

    Predicting Traits with Punnett Squares

    • Punnett squares can be used to predict the probability of offspring with certain traits

    DNA Structure and Function

    • DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the hereditary material in humans and most organisms
    • DNA is located in the cell nucleus and determines the structure of proteins and replicates cells, individuals, and species
    • DNA is composed of nucleotides, each consisting of:
      • Phosphate group
      • Sugar
      • Nitrogen base
    • The structure of DNA is a double helix
    • Genes are sections of DNA that code for proteins
    • Chromosomes are long, tightly coiled DNA molecules

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    This quiz covers the basics of chromosomes, including sex chromosomes, sex-linked genes, and errors that can occur during DNA replication, such as chromosomal and DNA errors.

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