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What is the name of the cell formed when an egg and sperm combine during fertilization?
What is the name of the cell formed when an egg and sperm combine during fertilization?
Which type of cell division produces four haploid sex cells?
Which type of cell division produces four haploid sex cells?
What is the term for cells that have pairs of similar chromosomes?
What is the term for cells that have pairs of similar chromosomes?
What is the process called when genetic material is exchanged between non-sister chromatids during meiosis?
What is the process called when genetic material is exchanged between non-sister chromatids during meiosis?
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What is the difference between a somatic cell and a gamete in terms of the number of chromosomes?
What is the difference between a somatic cell and a gamete in terms of the number of chromosomes?
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What is the term for the process where the cytoplasm divides after meiosis II?
What is the term for the process where the cytoplasm divides after meiosis II?
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Which of these is NOT a result of meiosis?
Which of these is NOT a result of meiosis?
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Why is it crucial that sex cells are haploid?
Why is it crucial that sex cells are haploid?
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Study Notes
Meiosis (Sex Cell Reproduction)
- Meiosis is a type of cell division that produces sex cells.
- The process of meiosis ensures offspring have the same diploid number as their parents.
- Two haploid sex cells combine to form a diploid zygote.
- Meiosis involves two divisions, Meiosis I and Meiosis II.
- Meiosis I involves crossing over, a process where homologous chromosomes switch genes. This process leads to genetic variation
- Meiosis produces four haploid sex cells.
- During Meiosis I, duplicated chromosomes condense, homologous chromosomes pair up, and crossing-over occurs.
- These paired chromosomes then separate.
- A second division, Meiosis II, separates the sister chromatids of each chromosome.
Human Cells
- Most cells in the human body have a nucleus except sex cells.
- Somatic cells have 46 chromosomes (23 pairs).
- Homologous chromosomes in each pair carry genes for the same trait, but not necessarily the same form of the gene.
- Example: Eye color genes are on homologous chromosomes; a person may have one chromosome with a dominant gene for brown eyes and another with a recessive gene for blue eyes.
Gametes (Sex Cells)
- Sex chromosomes (X and Y) are an important exception.
- A person with XX chromosomes is female and a person with XY is male.
Reproduction
- Reproduction is the process by which organisms produce others of their own kind.
- Two types of reproduction are asexual and sexual.
Asexual Reproduction
- A new organism is produced from one organism.
- The new organism has identical hereditary material to the parent.
- Methods include budding and regeneration.
Budding and Regeneration
- Budding: A new organism grows from the parent's body.
- Regeneration: Cell division is used to re-grow damaged or lost body parts.
- Example of organisms that can regenerate are sea stars and hydra.
Sexual Reproduction
- Two sex cells (egg and sperm) combine during fertilization.
- The resulting fertilized egg (zygote) has a unique combination of genetic material from both parents.
Diploid Cells
- Body cells are diploid.
- Diploid cells have pairs of similar chromosomes.
- The number of chromosomes is represented as 2n, where n represents the number of chromosomes in a single set, i.e., 23.
Haploid Cells
- Sex cells are haploid.
- Haploid cells do not have pairs of chromosomes (n)
- Example: sperm and eggs.
- Haploid sex cells contain half the number of chromosomes as body cells.
- Female eggs: 22 + X
- Male sperm: 22 + X or 22 + Y
Comparison: Mitosis vs. Meiosis
- Mitosis produces two identical diploid daughter cells.
- Meiosis produces four genetically diverse haploid daughter cells
Crossing Over
- Crossing over occurs between two non-sister chromatids.
- The process involves an exchange of genetic material between maternal and paternal chromosomes.
- Crossing over leads to genetic variation
Stages of Meiosis
- Two nuclear divisions occur during meiosis.
Check for Understanding
- Human somatic cells have 46 chromosomes.
- Human sex cells have 23 chromosomes.
- Haploid means half the number of chromosomes.
- A fruit fly has 8 chromosomes in its body cell. After mitosis, the daughter cells will have 8 chromosomes each.
- A fruit fly sex cell has 4 chromosomes.
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This quiz covers the process of meiosis, which is essential for the production of sex cells. It includes key concepts such as crossing over, chromosomal separation, and the characteristics of human cells. Test your knowledge on crucial aspects of sexual reproduction and genetic variation.
