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What supports the chromosomal theory of inheritance?
What supports the chromosomal theory of inheritance?
Why do linked genes tend to be inherited together?
Why do linked genes tend to be inherited together?
What ratio is typically not seen when linked genes are inherited?
What ratio is typically not seen when linked genes are inherited?
Which statement about alleles is true?
Which statement about alleles is true?
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Who traced a gene to a specific chromosome?
Who traced a gene to a specific chromosome?
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Which of the following best describes the role of fertilization in chromosome behavior?
Which of the following best describes the role of fertilization in chromosome behavior?
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What key observation linked genetics and cytology in 1902?
What key observation linked genetics and cytology in 1902?
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What does the plus (+) sign indicate in genetic symbols?
What does the plus (+) sign indicate in genetic symbols?
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What does the presence of white-eyed males in the F2 generation indicate about the eye color gene?
What does the presence of white-eyed males in the F2 generation indicate about the eye color gene?
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What is the likely outcome when two genes are located on different chromosomes?
What is the likely outcome when two genes are located on different chromosomes?
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What did Morgan conclude about the gene for eye color based on his experiments with fruit flies?
What did Morgan conclude about the gene for eye color based on his experiments with fruit flies?
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In Morgan’s test cross involving linked genes, what was the observed phenotype ratio?
In Morgan’s test cross involving linked genes, what was the observed phenotype ratio?
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In which chromosomal sex determination system is the male considered heterogametic?
In which chromosomal sex determination system is the male considered heterogametic?
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Which of the following statements about sex-linked inheritance is true?
Which of the following statements about sex-linked inheritance is true?
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Why does crossing over during meiosis lead to genetic recombination?
Why does crossing over during meiosis lead to genetic recombination?
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How is sex determined in both fruit flies and humans?
How is sex determined in both fruit flies and humans?
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Which term describes the condition where there is an extra chromosome, resulting in Trisomy 21?
Which term describes the condition where there is an extra chromosome, resulting in Trisomy 21?
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What does a recombination frequency of 17% indicate about the linked genes being studied?
What does a recombination frequency of 17% indicate about the linked genes being studied?
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In the X-0 system of sex determination, what determines the sex of the individuals?
In the X-0 system of sex determination, what determines the sex of the individuals?
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What is the main factor that causes genetic recombination?
What is the main factor that causes genetic recombination?
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What is the primary cause of chromosomal changes like aneuploidy?
What is the primary cause of chromosomal changes like aneuploidy?
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What is a characteristic of the Z-W sex determination system?
What is a characteristic of the Z-W sex determination system?
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Which of the following conditions is associated with polyploidy?
Which of the following conditions is associated with polyploidy?
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Which of the following describes a homogametic sex?
Which of the following describes a homogametic sex?
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Study Notes
Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance
- Mendelian inheritance is physically based on the behavior of chromosomes during sexual life cycles.
- Diploid cells have paired chromosomes and genes.
- During gamete formation, chromosomes separate, and allele pairs segregate.
- Fertilization restores the diploid chromosome and gene condition.
- The chromosomal theory of inheritance arose from these observations.
Genetics and Cytology Timeline
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Genetics:
- In the 1860s, Mendel proposed discrete inherited factors that segregate and independently assort during gamete formation.
- In 1900, Mendel's work was rediscovered.
- In 1902, cytology and genetics converged, showing similarities between inherited factors and chromosomes.
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Cytology:
- In 1875, cytologists worked out the basics of mitosis.
- In 1890, cytologists worked out the basics of meiosis.
Linked Genes
- Linked genes tend to be inherited together because they are located on the same chromosome.
- Genes on the same chromosome do not assort independently.
- The 9:3:3:1 ratio is not observed in linked genes.
Linking Genes to Chromosomes: The Work of Morgan
- Thomas Hunt Morgan traced a gene to a specific chromosome.
- Morgan worked with fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster).
Genetic Symbols
- Alleles are named after the non-wild-type (mutant) phenotype.
- Wild-type alleles are dominant, and mutant alleles are recessive.
- Wild-type traits are designated with a superscript "+" sign.
- For example, in eye color, the wild-type phenotype is red (+), and white eyes are recessive (w).
Mutant Phenotypes
- The discovery of sex-linked genes was made through experiments.
- Morgan crossed a white-eyed male with a red-eyed female.
- In the F1 generation, the white-eyed trait disappeared, indicating the red-eyed trait was dominant.
- In the F2 generation, the white-eyed trait reappeared in males only.
- This indicated that the eye color gene is located on the sex chromosomes.
Sex-linked Genes
- Genes located on the sex chromosomes are sex-linked genes.
Genetic Recombination
- Independent assortment of chromosomes and crossing over cause genetic recombination.
- Recombination of unlinked genes is a result of independent assortment.
Testcross Example
- A testcross (YyRr x yyrr) will demonstrate parental and recombinant offspring
Recombination Frequency
- The recombination frequency is the percentage of recombinant offspring, determined by recombination events.
- This frequency is used to estimate the relative distance between genes on a chromosome.
Sex-Linked Traits in Humans
- Sex is a phenotypic character determined by inherited chromosomes.
- Different systems determine chromosomal sex (e.g., X-Y, X-0).
- Males are often heterogametic (having two different sex chromosomes), while females are homogametic.
The Z-W System
- In birds/fish/insects, females are heterogametic (ZW), and males are homogametic (ZZ).
The Haplo-diploid System
- In insects (ants/bees), sex is determined by fertilization. Males develop from unfertilized eggs.
Transmission of Sex-linked Genes
- Fathers pass their X chromosome to their daughters, and mothers pass their X chromosome to both sons and daughters.
- Recessive sex-linked traits appear more frequently in males.
Problems in Heredity
- Errors during meiosis or the effect of mutagens can lead to chromosomal changes.
Changes in Chromosome Number
- Aneuploidy and polyploidy result from nondisjunction during meiosis (meiosis I or II) or mitosis.
- Aneuploidy includes trisomy (extra chromosome) and monosomy (missing chromosome).
- Down syndrome is an example of trisomy.
- Polyploidy includes triploidy (3N) and tetraploidy (4N).
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Explore the fundamental concepts of the chromosomal basis of inheritance, including Mendelian inheritance and linked genes. This quiz covers the timeline of genetics and cytology, as well as the processes involved in gamete formation and fertilization. Test your understanding of how chromosomes behave in sexual life cycles.
