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What's the difference between anaphase I and anaphase II?
What's the difference between anaphase I and anaphase II?
In anaphase I of meiosis, the homologous chromosomes separate from each other. In anaphase II, the centromere splits and the replicated chromosomes separate from each other.
The formula for photosynthesis is ___
The formula for photosynthesis is ___
6 CO2 + 6 H2O ---> SUN ---> C6H12O6 + 6O2
The process of cellular respiration can be summarized by the equation ___
The process of cellular respiration can be summarized by the equation ___
C6H12O6 + 6 O2 ---> 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + 38 ATP
The products of photosynthesis are the reactants for cellular respiration.
The products of photosynthesis are the reactants for cellular respiration.
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What is a phenotype?
What is a phenotype?
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What is a genotype?
What is a genotype?
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A bonds to G and C bonds to T in DNA pairs.
A bonds to G and C bonds to T in DNA pairs.
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What does 1 NADH produce?
What does 1 NADH produce?
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What does 1 FADH produce?
What does 1 FADH produce?
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What is non-disjunction?
What is non-disjunction?
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What is crossing over?
What is crossing over?
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What are cells that divide by mitosis used for?
What are cells that divide by mitosis used for?
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Cancer is caused when mitosis occurs uncontrollably.
Cancer is caused when mitosis occurs uncontrollably.
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What is the light energy relation between white and blue light?
What is the light energy relation between white and blue light?
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What happens during anaphase II?
What happens during anaphase II?
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What is tetrad formation?
What is tetrad formation?
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What does the term 'nondisjunction' refer to in meiosis?
What does the term 'nondisjunction' refer to in meiosis?
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Where does meiosis occur in the body?
Where does meiosis occur in the body?
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What is the result of the law of dominance?
What is the result of the law of dominance?
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What is the law of segregation?
What is the law of segregation?
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What is the law of independent assortment?
What is the law of independent assortment?
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What are the phases of meiosis?
What are the phases of meiosis?
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What does mitosis refer to?
What does mitosis refer to?
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What is benign cancer?
What is benign cancer?
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What is malignant cancer?
What is malignant cancer?
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What is a metastatic tumor?
What is a metastatic tumor?
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Study Notes
Cell Division
- Anaphase I separates homologous chromosomes; Anaphase II splits centromeres of replicated chromosomes.
- Mitosis happens for repair, growth, asexual reproduction, replacement, and cancer.
- Nondisjunction errors can occur during any anaphase, leading to conditions like Turner’s and Down syndrome.
- Mitosis is responsible for somatic cells; meiosis occurs only in ovaries and testes.
Genetics
- Phenotype is the observable traits determined by genotype; dominant traits mask recessive traits.
- Genotypes indicate allele combinations: TT (homozygous dominant), Tt (heterozygous), and tt (homozygous recessive).
- Law of dominance states that one dominant allele will express the trait; law of segregation divides alleles during gamete formation.
- Law of independent assortment applies to multiple genes, producing various combinations.
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration
- Photosynthesis formula: 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + light → C6H12O6 + 6 O2.
- Cellular respiration converts glucose and oxygen into energy: C6H12O6 + 6 O2 → 6 CO2 + 6 H2O + 38 ATP.
- Reactants of photosynthesis are products of cellular respiration, demonstrating their interdependence.
Energy Transfer
- First law of thermodynamics states energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.
- Second law states useful energy decreases with each transfer, often lost as waste heat.
Chromosomal Conditions
- Trisomy occurs with excess chromosomes, commonly linked to maternal age.
- Trisomy 18 is known as Edward's syndrome; Trisomy 21 is Down syndrome.
- Klinefelter's syndrome (XXY) results in male features with abnormalities, while Turner syndrome (X_) leads to female sterility.
Meiosis
- Meiosis phases include DNA replication, prophase I (tetrad formation and crossing over), metaphase I, anaphase I, and culminate in telophase II.
- Crossing over mixes parental genes, ensuring genetic diversity during gamete formation.
Cancer
- Cancer arises when cells grow uncontrollably due to reduced growth inhibitors; primary tumors are addressed with surgery, while secondary tumors are often more challenging.
- Benign tumors grow slowly, while malignant tumors grow rapidly and are more dangerous.
- Metastatic tumors occur when cancer cells spread through the bloodstream.
Light and Energy
- White light contains more energy than blue light as it encompasses all colors; individual colors contain less energy.
ATP and Cellular Metabolism
- One NADH produces three ATP; one FADH generates two ATP during cellular respiration processes.
Additional Concepts
- Cytokinesis is the final stage of cell division where the cytoplasm splits.
- Crossing over errors involve genetic material misplacement during meiosis, leading to potential gender confusion due to SRY gene misplacement.
- Each gamete is haploid; diploid cells contain two sets of chromosomes.
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