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What is the process by which sex cells are produced, leading to a half chromosome count?
What is the process by which sex cells are produced, leading to a half chromosome count?
- Meiosis (correct)
- Nondisjunction
- Karyotype analysis
- Mitosis
Humans are haploid organisms.
Humans are haploid organisms.
False (B)
What is the term used for an individual's complete set of chromosomes?
What is the term used for an individual's complete set of chromosomes?
Karyotype
Meiosis results in cells that are _____ in terms of chromosome number compared to the parent cells.
Meiosis results in cells that are _____ in terms of chromosome number compared to the parent cells.
Match the following terms related to chromosome structure:
Match the following terms related to chromosome structure:
What type of cells are produced through meiosis?
What type of cells are produced through meiosis?
Crossing over occurs during mitosis to increase genetic variation.
Crossing over occurs during mitosis to increase genetic variation.
What is the outcome of crossing over during meiosis?
What is the outcome of crossing over during meiosis?
What is the process called that separates DNA fragments based on their size?
What is the process called that separates DNA fragments based on their size?
A DNA profile that matches the suspect proves they committed the crime.
A DNA profile that matches the suspect proves they committed the crime.
What are the sections of DNA that are cut out during profiling called?
What are the sections of DNA that are cut out during profiling called?
The shorter DNA fragments move ______ than the longer fragments in gel electrophoresis.
The shorter DNA fragments move ______ than the longer fragments in gel electrophoresis.
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
Match the following terms with their descriptions:
What can be determined using DNA profiles in medical cases?
What can be determined using DNA profiles in medical cases?
The process of natural selection states that only the strongest survive in a population.
The process of natural selection states that only the strongest survive in a population.
What role do restriction enzymes play in DNA profiling?
What role do restriction enzymes play in DNA profiling?
What term describes the physical appearance of an organism?
What term describes the physical appearance of an organism?
Homozygous organisms possess two different alleles.
Homozygous organisms possess two different alleles.
What is the purpose of a Punnett square?
What is the purpose of a Punnett square?
The technique used to amplify small DNA samples is called ______.
The technique used to amplify small DNA samples is called ______.
Which of the following is a method for DNA profiling?
Which of the following is a method for DNA profiling?
Match the following DNA sample sources with their description:
Match the following DNA sample sources with their description:
The chances of two individuals having the same DNA profile are very high.
The chances of two individuals having the same DNA profile are very high.
Who invented the process of DNA fingerprinting?
Who invented the process of DNA fingerprinting?
Study Notes
Meiosis and Cell Division
- Meiosis produces gametes (sex cells) with half the chromosome number (haploid).
- Ovaries produce female gametes; testicles produce male gametes.
- Daughter cells from meiosis end up with half the chromosomes of parent cells.
Karyotype
- Represents an individual's complete set of chromosomes in a lab-produced image.
- Useful for identifying abnormalities in chromosome number or structure.
Chromosome Terms
- Crossing Over: Exchange of genetic material between non-sister chromatids during meiosis at chiasmata.
- Ploidy: Refers to the number of sets of homologous chromosomes in cells.
- Haploid Cells: Contain a single set of chromosomes (23 in human gametes).
- Diploid Cells: Contain two complete sets of chromosomes (46 total in humans from fertilization).
Genetic Definitions
- Phenotype: Physical appearance of an organism, described in words (e.g., brown eyes).
- Genotype: Genetic makeup represented with letters (e.g., BB).
- Homozygous: Organism has two identical alleles (e.g., YY or yy).
- Heterozygous: Organism has different alleles.
Punnett Squares
- Standard tool for predicting possible offspring genotypes from parental genotype combinations.
DNA Profiling
- Distinguishes individuals using DNA samples; highly specific.
- Developed by Alec Jeffreys in 1985 for forensic science.
- The probability of two people sharing the same DNA profile is extremely low (30 billion to 1).
DNA Profiling Steps
- Step 1: DNA is released from cells and can be amplified using PCR if in small amounts.
- Step 2: DNA is cut into fragments by restriction enzymes at specific sequences.
- Step 3: Fragment sizes are separated using gel electrophoresis; shorter fragments move faster.
- Step 4: A fluorescent image of the fragmented DNA pattern is obtained for analysis.
Forensic Applications
- DNA profiles help link suspects to crime scenes but do not prove guilt.
- Can determine biological relationships (paternity/maternity) useful in legal matters.
Natural Selection
- Highlights the survival of populations best adapted to their environment.
Codominance and Incomplete Dominance
- Concepts in genetics where both alleles can be expressed in a phenotype (codominance) or blend in the phenotype (incomplete dominance).
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Explore the processes of meiosis and mitosis in detail. This quiz delves into how sex cells are produced and the division mechanisms involved in these cellular processes. Understand the significance of haploid and diploid cells in reproduction.
