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Chapter 9 - Quiz 3
Meiosis
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10th Grade
06/14/2008

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Meiosis
Definition
Gonadal process: Creates 4 genetically different haploid gametes
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Haploid
Definition
Cell with single set of chromosomes (human egg / sperm (n=23))
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Gametes
Definition
Term for sex cells (n); egg or sperm
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Fertilization
Definition
Another term for SYNGAMY or union of gametes (sperm + egg)
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Zygote (2n)
Definition
Fertilized egg after UNION of gametes (2n = diploid # chrom)
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Karyotype
Definition
Visual display of 23 homologous pairs of chrom. (one set from each parent)
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Homologous Chromosomes
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Matching pair of chromosomes (one from each parent)
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Gonads
Definition
Sex organs (ovaries or testes); site of meiosis and gamete production
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Sex Chromosomes
Definition
23rd pair of chromosomes; determine sex (XX = female; XY = male)
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Crossing Over
Definition
Exchange of genes between two NON-sister chromatids at Prophase I
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Prophase I
Definition
Homologous chromosomes synapse; form tetrads; crossing over occurs
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Chiasmata
Definition
Visible "X" shaped regions (crossover between 2 non-sister chromatids)
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Metaphase I
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Homologous chrom. align OPPOSITE; spindles attach to only one side
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Locus
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A gene's specific LOCATION along a given chromosome
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Allele
Definition
Version of a GENE (eg. T or t) carried at particular locus along chrom.
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Anaphase I
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Homologous chromosomes separate; called REDUCTION div (2n -> n)
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Metaphase II
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Sister chromatids align in middle; spindle fibers to both sides of centromere
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Anaphase II
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Sister chromatids separate to opposite poles: -> 4 haploid nuclei
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Random Assortment
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Shuffling of homologous chromosomes at Metaphase -> genetic variety
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2^n
Definition
# of gamete types from (n) pairs of homologous chrom. (2^23 = 8.4 million)
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Genetic Recombination
Definition
New combinations of genetic material as a result of crossover (Prophase I)
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Gene
Definition
Term for a HEREDITARY UNIT at given locus on chromosome
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Animals
Definition
Organisms where meiosis creates GAMETES that soon unite (syngamy)
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Diploid (2n)
Definition
Contains full chromosome complement (1/2 from each parent)
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Genome
Definition
Complete set of human genes (38,000 is called the human _____)
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Fern
Definition
Organism w/ meiosis creating thousands of genetically different SPORES
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