Intro to Genetics and Heredity: DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, Mitosis, & Meiosis
Intro to Genetics and Heredity: DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, Mitosis, & Meiosis
Intro to Genetics and Heredity: DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, Mitosis, & Meiosis
Intro to Genetics and Heredity: DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, Mitosis, & Meiosis
Intro to Genetics and Heredity: DNA, Genes, Chromosomes, Mitosis, & Meiosis
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the passing of traits from parent to offspring
heredity
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two genetically identical cells created as a result of mitosis
daughter cells 
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distinguishing quality or characteristics of a person
trait
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How many chromosomes does the offspring have after meiosis?
23 chromosomes
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How many chromosomes do the offspring have after mitosis?
46 chromosomes
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A molecule of DNA that is wrapped tightly around structural proteins called histonines
Chromosome
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structure that holds the sister chromatids together; point where chromosomes attach to spindle fibers during mitosis
centromere 
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chromosomes that have the similar size and same genes.
homologous chromosomes 
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microtubules that guide the movement of chromosomes during cell division
spindle fibers
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What type of cells are made during mitosis?
two body cells
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A long molecule that stores the genetic code with instructions needed to produce proteins for an organism to develop and function.
Deoxyribonucleic acid 
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process in which DNA makes copy of itself
DNA replication
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phase of the cell cycle during which a cell is not dividing
interphase
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having two sets of chromosomes (2n)
diploid
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What type of cells are made during meiosis?
four gamete cells
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A segment of DNA located on a chromosome that is a set of directions for certain kinds of proteins
Gene 
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cylindral structure made up of microtubule that makes spindle fibers for cell division
centriole
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four cells as a result of meiosis, which are genetically different from each other and the parent cells
haploid cells 
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What is a nucleotide made up of?
nitrogen base, phosphate group, and deoxyribose (a sugar molecule)
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What are the steps, or rungs, of the ladder made up of?
A sequence of paired nitrogen bases
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each genes come in different forms called _____
alleles
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thread-like form of DNA in the nucleus of the cell interphase and cytokines
chromatin
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the process where homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material to form new chromosomes
crossing over 
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What is the backbone (both sides of the ladder) of DNA made up of?
deoxyribose (a sugar molecule) and a phosphate group
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What type of acid is DNA?
DNA is a nucleic acid