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A kidney cell is an example of what kind of cell?
A kidney cell is an example of what kind of cell?
Somatic cell
How many chromosomes are in a human gamete?
How many chromosomes are in a human gamete?
23
Which of the following statements is true of homologous chromosomes?
Which of the following statements is true of homologous chromosomes?
They contain the same genes
What happens to sister chromatids in meiosis II?
What happens to sister chromatids in meiosis II?
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Gametogenesis is the term for?
Gametogenesis is the term for?
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Mendel began his experiment with purebred pea plants. This approach enabled him to determine that variations among offspring were the results of?
Mendel began his experiment with purebred pea plants. This approach enabled him to determine that variations among offspring were the results of?
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When Mendel crossed plants that were purebred purple-flowered with plants that were purebred white-flowered, what traits were observed in the F generation?
When Mendel crossed plants that were purebred purple-flowered with plants that were purebred white-flowered, what traits were observed in the F generation?
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Mendel was able to identify predictable patterns of heredity mainly because he chose to study traits that?
Mendel was able to identify predictable patterns of heredity mainly because he chose to study traits that?
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Hair color and eye color are examples of a person's?
Hair color and eye color are examples of a person's?
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Which phrase best describes the process of crossing over?
Which phrase best describes the process of crossing over?
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The genetic material of a cell is contained in its?
The genetic material of a cell is contained in its?
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What must happen before a cell can enter prophase?
What must happen before a cell can enter prophase?
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During mitosis, two chromatids together form?
During mitosis, two chromatids together form?
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The function of a cell's nucleus is to?
The function of a cell's nucleus is to?
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What process is illustrated in figure 6.2?
What process is illustrated in figure 6.2?
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If an organism's cells all contain the same DNA, why does one cell become bone while another cell becomes lung tissue?
If an organism's cells all contain the same DNA, why does one cell become bone while another cell becomes lung tissue?
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When offspring are produced through sexual reproduction, offspring traits can often be predicted by observing the traits of?
When offspring are produced through sexual reproduction, offspring traits can often be predicted by observing the traits of?
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Meiosis produces cells with how many chromosomes?
Meiosis produces cells with how many chromosomes?
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A distinguishing characteristic that can be inherited is a?
A distinguishing characteristic that can be inherited is a?
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Which of the following phrases describes the Punnett square in figure 6.1?
Which of the following phrases describes the Punnett square in figure 6.1?
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Which law states that organisms inherit two copies of each gene and donate one copy to each of their offspring?
Which law states that organisms inherit two copies of each gene and donate one copy to each of their offspring?
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Mendel knew that the variations in the offspring generations resulted from his experiments because he?
Mendel knew that the variations in the offspring generations resulted from his experiments because he?
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Which pair of genes in figure 6.2 would be most likely to be inherited together?
Which pair of genes in figure 6.2 would be most likely to be inherited together?
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Mendel's second law of genetics, the law of independent assortment, is one explanation of the?
Mendel's second law of genetics, the law of independent assortment, is one explanation of the?
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Mendel's observation that traits are inherited separately was based on which set of experiments?
Mendel's observation that traits are inherited separately was based on which set of experiments?
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In which stage of the cell cycle do the nucleus and its contents divide?
In which stage of the cell cycle do the nucleus and its contents divide?
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During the gap 1 stage of the cell cycle, a cell?
During the gap 1 stage of the cell cycle, a cell?
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Cytokinesis refers to?
Cytokinesis refers to?
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Which statement is true about the rates of cell division in eukaryotes?
Which statement is true about the rates of cell division in eukaryotes?
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Which of the following limits the maximum size of a cell?
Which of the following limits the maximum size of a cell?
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The process of mitosis and cytokinesis produces two identical?
The process of mitosis and cytokinesis produces two identical?
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The process of organizing and condensing DNA into its compact form takes place at the start of?
The process of organizing and condensing DNA into its compact form takes place at the start of?
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Which is the term for the group of proteins that organizes and condenses long strands of DNA into tight coils?
Which is the term for the group of proteins that organizes and condenses long strands of DNA into tight coils?
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During which phase of mitosis do sister chromatids separate from each other?
During which phase of mitosis do sister chromatids separate from each other?
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Which of the following statements is true of cytokinesis?
Which of the following statements is true of cytokinesis?
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Study Notes
Cell Types and Chromosomes
- A kidney cell is classified as a somatic cell, which makes up the body's tissues.
- Human gametes contain 23 chromosomes, half the number found in somatic cells.
- Homologous chromosomes share the same genes, important for genetic diversity.
Meiosis and Gametogenesis
- Sister chromatids are separated during meiosis II, ensuring genetic variation in gametes.
- Gametogenesis refers to the process of producing gametes, crucial for sexual reproduction.
- Meiosis results in cells that have 23 chromosomes, essential for maintaining species' chromosome number during reproduction.
Mendelian Genetics
- Mendel used purebred pea plants to identify that variations in offspring come from controlled crosses.
- The F1 generation from purple and white flowered plants all had purple flowers; self-pollination of this generation led to both purple and white flowers, indicating traits are inherited as discrete units.
- Mendel recognized predictable patterns of heredity by studying traits with only two forms, simplifying genetic analysis.
Genetic Expressions and Traits
- Phenotype, visible traits like hair and eye color, results from genetic expression.
- Crossing over is a process where homologous chromosomes exchange segments, facilitating genetic diversity.
- The nucleus safeguards and manages access to the genetic material (DNA) within the cell.
Cell Cycle and Division
- Before prophase, chromosomes must be copied to prepare for cell division.
- During mitosis, two chromatids together form a duplicated chromosome, which enables proper distribution of genetic material.
- The division of the cytoplasm, known as cytokinesis, occurs after mitosis to produce two identical daughter cells.
Genetic Laws and Variability
- The law of segregation explains that organisms inherit two gene copies and pass one to their offspring, impacting trait inheritance.
- Mendel's law of independent assortment accounts for genetic variation among species by suggesting that traits are inherited separately.
- Testcross experiments helped Mendel confirm the independent inheritance of traits.
Cell Size and Function
- The maximum size of a cell is limited by the ratio of surface area to volume, affecting nutrient and waste exchange.
- Rates of cell division vary greatly within eukaryotic organisms, influencing growth and development.
- During the G1 phase of the cell cycle, cells perform their normal functions while preparing for division.
Proteins and DNA Organization
- Histones are proteins that organize and condense long strands of DNA into tight coils, necessary for cell division.
- Anaphase is the stage of mitosis where sister chromatids separate, ensuring each daughter cell receives an identical set of chromosomes.
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