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What is the significance of homologous chromosomes?

  • They determine the genetic traits unrelated to sex.
  • They contain different types of genetic material.
  • They are pairs of chromosomes that are similar in shape and size. (correct)
  • They are only found in haploid cells.

Which of the following accurately describes a diploid cell?

  • Contains 23 chromosomes.
  • Only found in sex cells.
  • Can undergo meiosis only.
  • Contains 46 chromosomes. (correct)

What does a karyotype analyze?

  • The expression of genetic traits.
  • The function of organ systems.
  • The total number of chromosomes present. (correct)
  • The type of genes present in the organism.

Which statement regarding sex chromosomes is correct?

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What is nondisjunction?

<p>The failure of chromosomes to separate properly during division. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the numbers in a karyotype indicate regarding pairs of chromosomes?

<p>Each pair consists of one chromosome from each parent. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of autosomal chromosomes in a typical human karyotype?

<p>44 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes haploid cells?

<p>They contain 23 chromosomes. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during Anaphase I of meiosis?

<p>Homologous chromosomes move toward opposite poles. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between Meiosis II and Meiosis I?

<p>Sister chromatids are separated during Anaphase II. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of cytokinesis following Meiosis II?

<p>Four haploid daughter cells are formed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does independent assortment refer to in the context of meiosis?

<p>The random alignment of tetrads during Metaphase I. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does oogenesis differ from spermatogenesis during cytokinesis?

<p>Oogenesis results in one mature egg and three polar bodies. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens during Telophase I of meiosis?

<p>Nuclear membranes reform and the cell splits into two non-identical cells. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of meiosis?

<p>To produce haploid gametes for sexual reproduction. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is there no crossing over during Prophase II of meiosis?

<p>Meiosis II focuses on separating sister chromatids only. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with missing part of chromosome 5?

<p>Cri du Chat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of chromosome mutation is involved in Turner Syndrome?

<p>Monosomy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a result of nondisjunction during gamete formation?

<p>Aneuploidy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which mutation is most commonly associated with leukemia?

<p>Translocation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of polyploidy in humans?

<p>It is lethal (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common effect of having a trisomic zygote?

<p>One extra chromosome (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement regarding polyploidy in plants is correct?

<p>Plant breeders utilize polyploidy for stronger crops (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chromosome mutation may lead to muscular issues and problems with feeding and breathing?

<p>Duplication associated with Pallister Killian (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines a haploid cell?

<p>A cell containing one set of chromosomes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly differentiates meiosis from mitosis?

<p>Mitosis is involved in growth while meiosis is involved in producing gametes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of crossing over during meiosis?

<p>Exchange of genetic information between homologous chromosomes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In humans, what is the total number of chromosomes in somatic cells?

<p>46 chromosomes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During which stage is chromatin condensed and prepared for division?

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How many chromosomes are present in a human gamete?

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Flashcards

Meiosis

A type of cell division that produces four genetically unique haploid daughter cells from a single diploid parent cell. This process is essential for sexual reproduction.

Haploid

A cell that contains only one set of chromosomes (N). This is the case with gametes (sex cells), which are produced through meiosis.

Diploid

A cell that contains two sets of chromosomes (2N). This is typical of somatic (body) cells, which are produced through mitosis.

Homologous Chromosomes

Pairs of chromosomes that have the same size, shape, and carry the same genes in the same order. One homolog is inherited from the mother and the other from the father.

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Tetrad

A structure formed during Prophase I of meiosis where homologous chromosomes are paired together, allowing for crossing over.

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Crossing Over

An exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during Prophase I of meiosis. This process leads to genetic recombination, increasing diversity in offspring.

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Meiosis I

The first division in meiosis, characterized by the separation of homologous chromosomes. It results in two haploid cells.

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Prophase I

The first stage of Meiosis I, where the nuclear membrane dissolves, spindle fibers appear, homologous chromosomes pair up to form tetrads, and crossing over occurs.

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Metaphase I

Chromosomes line up in pairs (tetrads) at the center of the cell. Spindle fibers attach to the centromeres of each chromosome.

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Metaphase II

Sister chromatids line up at the center of the cell.

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Anaphase II

Sister chromatids are pulled apart by spindle fibers and move towards opposite poles of the cell.

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Telophase II

Nuclear membrane and nuclei reform, spindle fibers disappear, and the cell divides into four cells.

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Cytokinesis (Meiosis II)

The cytoplasm divides, resulting in four haploid daughter cells, each with a unique set of chromosomes.

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Diploid Cells

Cells that have two sets of chromosomes (one from each parent).

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Haploid Cells

Cells that have only one set of chromosomes.

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Karyotype

An organized picture of an individual's chromosomes, arranged by size and shape.

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Sex Chromosomes

The pair of chromosomes that determines an individual's sex (male or female).

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Autosomes

All the chromosomes that are not sex chromosomes (pairs 1-22 in humans).

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Nondisjunction

The failure of chromosomes to separate properly during cell division.

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Chromosomal Abnormality

An error in the number or structure of chromosomes, which can lead to genetic disorders.

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Cri du Chat Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by a deletion on chromosome 5. It is characterized by a distinctive cat-like cry in infants and other physical and developmental problems.

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Turner Syndrome

A genetic disorder that occurs when a female is missing an X chromosome. Individuals with Turner Syndrome often have short stature, lack of ovaries, and other physical characteristics.

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Aneuploidy

A condition in which an organism has an abnormal number of chromosomes, either more or fewer than the usual two sets (diploid).

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Trisomy

A type of aneuploidy where there are three copies of a particular chromosome.

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Monosomy

A type of aneuploidy where there is only one copy of a particular chromosome.

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Down Syndrome

A genetic condition caused by trisomy 21, meaning there are three copies of chromosome 21.

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Polyploidy

A condition in which an organism has more than two complete sets of chromosomes, such as 3 sets (triploidy) or 4 sets (tetraploidy).

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Study Notes

Meiosis and Karyotypes

  • Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the number of chromosomes in a cell by half.
  • This process is specific to gamete producing cells (sperm and egg cells).
  • Meiosis begins with a diploid cell (2n) and ends with four haploid cells (n).
  • During meiosis, homologous chromosomes separate, and haploid cells form with only one chromosome from each pair.
  • Two cell divisions occur in meiosis: meiosis I and meiosis II.
  • Mitosis creates genetically identical diploid cells, essential for growth, repair, and replacement. Meiosis produces genetically diverse haploid gametes.

Types of Cells

  • Somatic cells (body cells) are diploid (2n), with 46 chromosomes (22 pairs of autosomes and 1 pair of sex chromosomes).
  • Gamete cells (sex cells - sperm and egg) are haploid (n), with 23 chromosomes (22 autosomes and 1 sex chromosome).

Chromosomes

  • Homologous chromosomes have the same size, shape, and carry the same type of genetic information (same genes in the same place). One homolog is from the mother and the other from the father.
  • Karyotypes are organized groupings of chromosomes that are dyed and arranged by size, allowing for the study of chromosomal abnormalities.
  • Autosomes are chromosomes 1-22 in humans, that are not sex chromosomes.
  • Sex chromosomes are chromosomes 23 in humans, and determine the gender.

Karyotypes in the context of Health

  • Karyotypes can reveal genetic abnormalities in an unborn child, aiding in diagnosing disorders such as Down Syndrome (trisomy 21) or Turner Syndrome.
  • Nondisjunction is a type of chromosomal mutation where homologous chromosome pairs or sister chromatids fail to separate correctly during cellular division (mitosis or meiosis). This can cause aneuploidy (an abnormal number of chromosomes).
  • Trisomy occurs when a zygote has three copies of a particular chromosome.
  • Monosomy occurs when a zygote has only one copy of a particular chromosome.
  • Common abnormalities in humans: Cri du Chat syndrome, Turner, syndrome.

Importance of Meiosis

  • Meiosis creates genetic diversity through crossing over, which exchanges genetic material between homologous chromosomes.
  • Crossing over and independent assortment contribute significantly to genetic diversity among offspring.
  • Uneven cytokinesis (division of the cytoplasm) during female meiosis results in polar bodies as the remaining cell receives most of the cytoplasm to mature and become an egg.
  • Polyploidy is a condition in which an organism has more than two complete sets of chromosomes.

Chromosome Mutations

  • Deletions, duplications, inversions, and translocations are types of chromosome mutations. These represent permanent changes (altered genes and alleles) in organisms.

  • Polyploidy can enhance the size and strength of plants and is artificially selected (in agriculture) for larger crop yields.

  • In meiosis, chromosomes sometimes fail to separate properly, leading to triploid (3n) or tetraploid (4n) plant formation.

Aneuploidy in Humans

  • Down syndrome is a trisomy of chromosome 21.
  • Turner syndrome is the only known monosomy that is not fatal in humans.

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Test your knowledge on meiosis, the process of cell division that results in four haploid gametes. Explore the distinctions between somatic and gamete cells, and understand the role of homologous chromosomes in genetics. This quiz will help reinforce your understanding of key concepts in cellular biology.

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