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What term describes different versions of a gene that influence traits?
What term describes different versions of a gene that influence traits?
Which process ensures that offspring receive half the number of chromosomes from each parent?
Which process ensures that offspring receive half the number of chromosomes from each parent?
What type of inheritance results in a combined phenotype where neither allele is completely dominant?
What type of inheritance results in a combined phenotype where neither allele is completely dominant?
Which chromosomes are responsible for determining an individual's sex?
Which chromosomes are responsible for determining an individual's sex?
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What is the observable traits of an organism called?
What is the observable traits of an organism called?
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In which stage of meiosis do homologous chromosomes undergo synapsis and crossing over?
In which stage of meiosis do homologous chromosomes undergo synapsis and crossing over?
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Which mechanism in meiosis contributes to genetic diversity by shuffling alleles on chromosomes?
Which mechanism in meiosis contributes to genetic diversity by shuffling alleles on chromosomes?
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What is the primary outcome of meiosis compared to mitosis?
What is the primary outcome of meiosis compared to mitosis?
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During which phase of meiosis II do sister chromatids finally separate?
During which phase of meiosis II do sister chromatids finally separate?
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Which stage of meiosis is primarily responsible for reducing the chromosome number by half?
Which stage of meiosis is primarily responsible for reducing the chromosome number by half?
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Independent assortment occurs during which stage of meiosis?
Independent assortment occurs during which stage of meiosis?
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How does meiosis differ from mitosis in terms of genetic variations in the resulting cells?
How does meiosis differ from mitosis in terms of genetic variations in the resulting cells?
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What happens during Telophase I of meiosis?
What happens during Telophase I of meiosis?
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Flashcards
Heredity
Heredity
The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
Genetic Inheritance
Genetic Inheritance
How genetic information is passed from parents to offspring.
Chromosome
Chromosome
Thread-like structures carrying genetic information in the form of DNA.
Meiosis
Meiosis
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Allele
Allele
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Haploid Gametes
Haploid Gametes
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Diploid Gametocyte
Diploid Gametocyte
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Synapsis
Synapsis
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Chiasmata
Chiasmata
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Crossing Over
Crossing Over
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Independent Assortment
Independent Assortment
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Meiosis I vs. Meiosis II
Meiosis I vs. Meiosis II
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Meiosis vs. Mitosis: Key Difference
Meiosis vs. Mitosis: Key Difference
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Study Notes
Heredity
- Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to offspring. It's the basis of biological resemblance between generations.
- These traits are encoded in genes, which are segments of DNA.
- Inherited traits can range from physical characteristics (like eye color) to complex conditions (e.g., heart disease).
Genetic Inheritance
- Genetic inheritance describes how genetic information is passed from parents to their offspring.
- Central to this process is the concept of alleles - different versions of a gene.
- Offspring inherit one allele for each gene from each parent.
- Dominant alleles mask the expression of recessive alleles in heterozygous individuals.
- Phenotype refers to the observable traits of an organism, while genotype represents the organism's genetic makeup.
- Incomplete dominance occurs when one allele isn't completely dominant over another, resulting in a blended phenotype.
- Codominance involves both alleles being expressed equally in the phenotype.
- Polygenic inheritance involves multiple genes contributing to a single trait. This is in contrast to traits influenced by a single gene.
Chromosomes
- Chromosomes are thread-like structures located in the nucleus of cells.
- They carry the genetic information of an organism in the form of DNA.
- Humans typically have 23 pairs of chromosomes, for a total of 46.
- One set of 23 comes from each parent.
- Sex chromosomes (X and Y) determine an individual's sex.
- Autosomes are the remaining chromosomes that do not determine the sex.
- Homologous chromosomes are chromosome pairs with similar genes.
- Meiosis is the cell division process that produces gametes (sperm and egg). This process reduces the chromosome number to half, ensuring that offspring inherit a complete set of chromosomes.
- During meiosis, crossing over (exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes) can occur, creating genetic variation.
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Test your knowledge on heredity and genetic inheritance with this quiz. Explore concepts like alleles, dominant and recessive traits, and the differences between genotype and phenotype. Perfect for students studying biology or genetics!
