Reproduction
What is uniform offspring?
Genetically identical offspring
What is chromatin?
Thin tangled mass of DNA & proteins
What is the goal of meiosis?
To produce gametes
What is a mutation?
Change in DNA sequence from what it should be which will present itself in a protein
What are the 4 organic compounds?
Carbohydrates,Lipids,Proteins,Nucleic Acid
What is diverse offspring?
Genetic variations among offspring
How many chromosomes are left after mitosis?
46
How many stages does meiosis have?
2
What are the 2 types of mutations?
Point,Frameshift
What is DNA's organic compound?
Nucleic Acid
What is asexual reproduction?
Organism produces offspring without fertilization
What are the 3 parts of interphase? (in order)
G1 phase,S phase,G2 phase
How many chromosomes are left after meiosis?
23
What is point mutation?
Change in a single base pair in DNA
What is a nucleotide?
Building blocks of DNA
What are is an advantage of sexual reproduction?
Selective breeding,diverse offspring
What are the 4 phases of mitosis? (in order)
Prophase,Metaphase,Anaphase,Telophase
What is crossing over?
The exchange of DNA segments between homologous pairs
What are 2 causes for mutation?
Mutagen,DNA mistakes
What 3 parts make up a nucleotide?
Sugar (deoxyribose),Phosphate group,Nitrogen base
What is binary fission?
Cell division in prokaryotes that forms two genetically identical cells
What is the result of mitosis?
2 identical daughter cells
What is independent assortment?
Chromosome pairs line up two different ways
What is a mutagen?
Something in the environment that causes a mutation
Which ones are purines and which are pyrimidines
AGCT
AG are purines and CT are pyrimidines