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The Cell Cycle and Protein Synthesis
Basic cellular components and reproduction
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Biology
7th Grade
10/15/2013

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Genes
Definition
Are located on chromosomes and are specific sections of the DNA that code for special proteins
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Haploid
Definition
Cell with only 1 chromosome such as a gamete
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Diploid
Definition
A cell with pairs of chromosomes
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46 chromosomes or 23 pairs
Definition
Human diploid cells
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Zygote
Definition
A diploid cell formed by the union of 2 gametes
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Codon
Definition
A sequence of 3 nucleotides in an mRNA molecule that codes for an amino acid to be used in a protein
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Gamete
Definition
A haploid cell that contains only 1 type of chromosome found in an organism
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Sperm or egg
Definition
Examples of gametes
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Nucleotide
Definition
The basic structural unit of DNA and RNA
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Sugar, phosphate and a base
Definition
The components of a nucleotide
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Fertilization
Definition
The formation of a zygote by the union of 2 gametes
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Sister chromatids
Definition
Attached at the middle which appear X shaped at the end of prophase
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Meiosis
Definition
The process when 1 diploid cell forms haploid cells
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Replication
Definition
The process of forming 2 DNA molecules from 1 original DNA molecule
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Transcription
Definition
The process of forming 1 mRNA strand from a DNA molecule
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Protein synthesis
Definition
The process of putting amino acids together in a specific sequence to form a protein
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3 Stages of Cell Cycle
Definition
Interphase, Mitosis and Cytokinesis
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The phases the cell spends the most time in...
Definition
Interphase
Term
Mitosis
Definition
The equal distribution of the parent's cells duplicated genes between 2 new daughter cells
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Cytokinesis
Definition
When each daughter cell is provided with some cytoplasm and organelles
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True or False
Both daughter cells during cytokinesis receive the same amount of cytoplasm and organelles
Definition
False
Term
What are 3 purposes of mitosis?
Definition
Aid in growth, replace dead or worn out parts, provided each new daughter cell with genes identical to the parents
Term
Put the 4 phases of mitosis in order:
Telophase, prophase, anaphase, metaphase
Definition
Prophase..nuclear membrane disappears
Metaphase...chromosomes lined up at center of spindle
Anaphase
Telophase...new nuclear membranes form
Term
True or False
The nucleus membrane disappears and the chromasomes coil during prophase
Definition
True
Term
True or False
During prophase, sister chromatids and a spindle fiber appear
Definition
True
Term
True or False
The sister chromatids line up in the center of the spindle during anaphase
Definition
False
It is during metaphase
Term
True or False
The sister chromatids separate into 2 chromosomes and move to opposite ends of the spindle
Definition
True
Term
True or False
During telophase only 1 nuclei with a complete copy of the cell's chromosomes is created
Definition
False
There are 2 nuclei
Term
Asexual reproduction
Definition
When a single parent donates its genes
Term
What are 3 methods of asexual reproduction
Definition
Spores
Budding
Regeneration
Term
Name an organism that regenerates missing body parts
Definition
Lizard, starfish, planarium worm
Term
True or False
Spores are sensitive to weather conditions and die easily
Definition
False
Spores have a protective outer covering which allows them to live in extreme condidtions
Term
Sexual Reproduction requires how many organisms to give a complete copy of their genes
Definition
2
Term
Meiosis
Definition
The process of cell division used in sexual reproduction
Term
True or False
Offspring from asexual reproduction are identical to their parent
Definition
True
Term
True or False
Offspring from sexual reproduction are identical to their parents
Definition
False
They look similar but have differences
Term
Which type of reproduction results in 4 daughter cells? Asexual or Sexual
Definition
Sexual
Term
Watson and Crick
Definition
Created a structural model of DNA
Term
Where does protein synthesis occur?
Definition
Ribosome
Term
How does the process of protein synthesis provide strong evidence of God?
Definition
Because the information in the DNA is much and the process is complex and had to be designed by a source; not merely a coincidence. Scripture tells us the source is God
Term
What does DNA look like?
Definition
A double helix ladder
Term
True or False
DNA is made up of 4 different kinds of nucleotides
Definition
True
Term
What are the 4 bases used in the structure of DNA?
Definition
Adenine
Thymine
Cytosine
Guanine
Term
True or False
A nucleotide is made up of sugars, proteins and bases
Definition
False
Sugars, phosphates and bases
Term
What forms the ladders of the DNA?
Definition
Sugars and phospates
Term
What forms the rungs of the DNA helix?
Definition
Bases
Term
Adenine always pairs up with ?
Definition
Thymine
Term
Cytosine always pairs up with ?
Definition
Guanine
Term
What is the difference between RNA and DNA?
Definition
RNA has only a single chain of nucleotides instead of a double chain
Term
True or False
In RNA, Uracil replaces thymine
Definition
True
Term
What does RNA do?
Definition
It carries the genetic code from the DNA to the ribosomes
Term
Where is transfer RNA (tRNA) found and what does it do?
Definition
It is found in the cytoplasm and aids in protein synthesis; does not contain a code for a sequence of amino acids
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