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What is a zygote?
What is a zygote?
- A gamete containing half the chromosomes
- A type of chromosome
- A fertilised egg cell (correct)
- A mature sperm cell
How many chromosomes does each gamete contribute?
How many chromosomes does each gamete contribute?
- The total number of chromosomes in the individual
- A varying number of chromosomes depending on the species
- Half the total number of chromosomes (correct)
- All of the chromosomes from both parents
What occurs during prophase that affects chromosomes?
What occurs during prophase that affects chromosomes?
- Separation of gametes
- Crossing over of chromosomes (correct)
- Doubling of DNA content
- Chromosomes become visible in the nucleus
What would be the outcome of a cell division that does not sort chromosomes randomly?
What would be the outcome of a cell division that does not sort chromosomes randomly?
During metaphase, what is the position of the chromosomes?
During metaphase, what is the position of the chromosomes?
How many chromosomes are there in a human zygote?
How many chromosomes are there in a human zygote?
Why is the genetic outcome of offspring not identical to their parents?
Why is the genetic outcome of offspring not identical to their parents?
What characterizes genes in relation to chromosomes?
What characterizes genes in relation to chromosomes?
What occurs to the number of chromosomes during mitosis?
What occurs to the number of chromosomes during mitosis?
How many cell divisions take place during meiosis?
How many cell divisions take place during meiosis?
What is the primary purpose of mitosis?
What is the primary purpose of mitosis?
What is produced by binary fission?
What is produced by binary fission?
What is the outcome of mutations in DNA?
What is the outcome of mutations in DNA?
What happens to organisms that are poorly adapted to their environment?
What happens to organisms that are poorly adapted to their environment?
Why do extremophiles seem to have changed little over billions of years?
Why do extremophiles seem to have changed little over billions of years?
What does sexual reproduction in organisms primarily achieve?
What does sexual reproduction in organisms primarily achieve?
What does 'homozygous' refer to in genetics?
What does 'homozygous' refer to in genetics?
Which of the following traits was NOT listed as a characteristic in the content?
Which of the following traits was NOT listed as a characteristic in the content?
What is meant by a 'pure-breeding' trait?
What is meant by a 'pure-breeding' trait?
In the Punnett square scenario for Huntington's disease, which allele is dominant?
In the Punnett square scenario for Huntington's disease, which allele is dominant?
What does phenotype describe?
What does phenotype describe?
How are dominant traits characterized in the context of Mendelian genetics?
How are dominant traits characterized in the context of Mendelian genetics?
What method did Reginald Punnett develop for genetic analysis?
What method did Reginald Punnett develop for genetic analysis?
Why did Mendel conclude that traits behaved independently?
Why did Mendel conclude that traits behaved independently?
What components make up a nucleotide?
What components make up a nucleotide?
In the process of semi-conservative replication, what happens to the DNA molecule?
In the process of semi-conservative replication, what happens to the DNA molecule?
Which two bases pair together in DNA?
Which two bases pair together in DNA?
Where does transcription occur in a cell?
Where does transcription occur in a cell?
What is the name of the process where mRNA is translated into a protein?
What is the name of the process where mRNA is translated into a protein?
What is the outcome of DNA replication?
What is the outcome of DNA replication?
Who is associated with the model of DNA that considers the contributions of multiple scientists?
Who is associated with the model of DNA that considers the contributions of multiple scientists?
According to the content, how many total codons are present in the sequence TAT AAC CCG CGG TTC TGA?
According to the content, how many total codons are present in the sequence TAT AAC CCG CGG TTC TGA?
What is a significant difference between natural reproduction and IVF?
What is a significant difference between natural reproduction and IVF?
Which process involves the conversion of RNA information into a protein?
Which process involves the conversion of RNA information into a protein?
In Mendel's experiments, what was a key factor that contributed to the purity of the lines he studied?
In Mendel's experiments, what was a key factor that contributed to the purity of the lines he studied?
Which statement best describes the cost implications of natural reproduction compared to IVF?
Which statement best describes the cost implications of natural reproduction compared to IVF?
What is the primary function of transcription in the process of protein synthesis?
What is the primary function of transcription in the process of protein synthesis?
Why might IVF present ethical dilemmas?
Why might IVF present ethical dilemmas?
What occurs during the process of transcription?
What occurs during the process of transcription?
Which of the following statements about fertilisation methods is true?
Which of the following statements about fertilisation methods is true?
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Study Notes
DNA - the master molecule
- DNA is made up of nucleotides.
- Each nucleotide contains a sugar, a phosphate, and a base.
- There are four bases: adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine.
- Adenine and thymine pair, and guanine and cytosine pair.
- DNA has a double helix structure.
Rosalind Franklin
- Rosalind Franklin was an important scientist in the discovery of the structure of DNA.
- Franklin's research on DNA was vital for discovering the structure of DNA, even though she wasn't initially credited.
DNA replication
- DNA replication is the process of copying DNA.
- The process is semi-conservative, which means each new DNA molecule contains one original strand and one new strand.
Transcription and translation
- Transcription is the process of copying DNA into RNA.
- Translation is the process of using RNA to make proteins.
Gene mutations
- Mutations are changes in DNA.
- Mutations can be helpful, harmful or neutral.
- Mutations are the source of genetic variation.
Gregor Mendel and genetics
- Gregor Mendel was a pioneering geneticist.
- Mendel's work with pea plants helped to establish the basic principles of inheritance.
- Mendel discovered that traits are passed down from parents to offspring in predictable patterns.
Terms
- Allele: an alternative form of a gene
- Homozygous: having two identical alleles for a trait
- Heterozygous: having two different alleles for a trait
- Pure-breeding: organisms that consistently produce offspring with the same trait
- Phenotype: the observable characteristics of an organism
- Genotype: the genetic makeup of an organism
- Autosomal genes: genes located on chromosomes other than sex chromosomes
- Dominant allele: an allele that masks the effect of a recessive allele
- Recessive allele: an allele that is masked by a dominant allele
Mitosis vs. Meiosis
- Mitosis: a type of cell division that produces two daughter cells genetically identical to the parent cell.
- used for growth and repair
- Meiosis: a type of cell division that produces four daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
- used for sexual reproduction
IVF
- IVF is a process of fertilization that occurs outside of the body.
- IVF involves several steps including hormone stimulation of egg production, egg retrieval, fertilization, and embryo transfer.
- IVF helps people who have difficulty conceiving naturally.
Ethical considerations of IVF
- IVF is a complex and controversial topic with ethical implications including:
- the use of donor sperm or eggs
- the potential for multiple births
- the cost of IVF
- discarding embryos
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