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Chromosomes are rod-shaped structures made of DNA and proteins that contain genetic information. DNA is wrapped around protein structures called histones. Chromosomes exist in pairs called homologous chromosomes that contain the same genetic information. Chromosomes are only visible during cell division and exist as chromatin between divisions. Prokaryotes have circular chromosomes without nuclei, while eukaryotes have linear chromosomes within the cell nucleus. Karyotypes map the chromosomes of an organism. Diploid cells contain two sets of chromosomes while haploid cells contain one set.
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Chromosomes
Chromosomes are rod-shaped structures made of DNA and proteins that contain genetic information. DNA is wrapped around protein structures called histones. Chromosomes exist in pairs called homologous chromosomes that contain the same genetic information. Chromosomes are only visible during cell division and exist as chromatin between divisions. Prokaryotes have circular chromosomes without nuclei, while eukaryotes have linear chromosomes within the cell nucleus. A karyotype maps the chromosomes, and cells are either diploid with two sets of chromosomes or haploid with one set.
Chromosomes
Chromosomes are rod-shaped structures made of DNA and proteins that store genetic information. They exist in cells only during cell division and unravel into chromatin between divisions. Prokaryotes have single circular chromosomes in the cytoplasm, while eukaryotes have multiple larger rod-shaped chromosomes in the nucleus. Humans have 46 chromosomes including 22 homologous chromosome pairs that determine traits and 2 sex chromosomes that determine gender. A karyotype is a picture of a cell's chromosomes arranged by homologous pairs to identify their number and structure.
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Chromosomes are tightly packaged DNA found during cell division when DNA is not being used for synthesis. Chromatin is less tightly wound DNA found throughout interphase when DNA is being used for synthesis. There are 22 pairs of autosomes that are the same in both males and females, as well as one pair of sex chromosomes that determine gender - females are XX and males are XY. Chromosome structure involves DNA winding around histone proteins to form nucleosomes, which further compact to form higher order chromosome structures. During interphase, chromosomes exist in either loosely wound euchromatin which is transcriptionally active, or tightly wound heterochromatin which is generally inactive.
Haploid vs diploid cells
Chromosomes contain DNA and are usually found in pairs in diploid cells, but sex cells produced during meiosis are haploid with only a single set of 23 chromosomes rather than 23 pairs. Diploid cells have 46 total chromosomes in 23 pairs, while haploid cells have only 23 unpaired chromosomes.
Biology unit 4 cell division karyotyping and genetic disorder notes
Karyotyping is a process used to identify chromosomal disorders by staining and organizing chromosomes from longest to shortest to examine their banding pattern and identify any extra, missing or abnormal chromosomes. Common genetic disorders caused by chromosomal abnormalities include Down Syndrome which results from a third copy of chromosome 21 for a total of 47 chromosomes and associated physical characteristics. Patau and Edward's Syndromes also involve an extra chromosome, 13 and 18 respectively, and often lead to death within the first months of life due to organ defects. Klinefelter Syndrome affects males and involves an extra X chromosome for XXY, leading to underdeveloped male sex organs and sterility. Turner's Syndrome only involves a single X chromosome in females for a total of
Meiosis
1. The document discusses meiosis, the process by which gametes are produced with half the normal number of chromosomes. Meiosis involves two cell divisions and results in four haploid daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes as the original diploid parent cell.
2. Key aspects of meiosis include homologous chromosomes separating in meiosis I followed by sister chromatid separation in meiosis II. Crossing over and independent assortment in meiosis I contribute to genetic variation.
3. Errors in chromosome separation during meiosis can result in gametes with abnormal chromosome numbers, leading to conditions like Down syndrome if fertilization occurs. Amniocentesis and karyotyping can detect some genetic disorders
Heredity
The document discusses heredity and genetics, including definitions of key terms like species, traits, genes, alleles, genotypes and phenotypes. It explains that organisms within a species can vary in traits but share characteristics that allow reproduction, and that inherited traits are passed down through generations while acquired traits develop during an individual's lifetime. Variations in genes and alleles determine an individual's observable traits or phenotype.
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Chromosomes
Chromosomes are rod-shaped structures made of DNA and proteins that contain genetic information. DNA is wrapped around protein structures called histones. Chromosomes exist in pairs called homologous chromosomes that contain the same genetic information. Chromosomes are only visible during cell division and exist as chromatin between divisions. Prokaryotes have circular chromosomes without nuclei, while eukaryotes have linear chromosomes within the cell nucleus. A karyotype maps the chromosomes, and cells are either diploid with two sets of chromosomes or haploid with one set.
Chromosomes
Chromosomes are rod-shaped structures made of DNA and proteins that store genetic information. They exist in cells only during cell division and unravel into chromatin between divisions. Prokaryotes have single circular chromosomes in the cytoplasm, while eukaryotes have multiple larger rod-shaped chromosomes in the nucleus. Humans have 46 chromosomes including 22 homologous chromosome pairs that determine traits and 2 sex chromosomes that determine gender. A karyotype is a picture of a cell's chromosomes arranged by homologous pairs to identify their number and structure.
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Chromosomes are tightly packaged DNA found during cell division when DNA is not being used for synthesis. Chromatin is less tightly wound DNA found throughout interphase when DNA is being used for synthesis. There are 22 pairs of autosomes that are the same in both males and females, as well as one pair of sex chromosomes that determine gender - females are XX and males are XY. Chromosome structure involves DNA winding around histone proteins to form nucleosomes, which further compact to form higher order chromosome structures. During interphase, chromosomes exist in either loosely wound euchromatin which is transcriptionally active, or tightly wound heterochromatin which is generally inactive.
Haploid vs diploid cells
Chromosomes contain DNA and are usually found in pairs in diploid cells, but sex cells produced during meiosis are haploid with only a single set of 23 chromosomes rather than 23 pairs. Diploid cells have 46 total chromosomes in 23 pairs, while haploid cells have only 23 unpaired chromosomes.
Biology unit 4 cell division karyotyping and genetic disorder notes
Karyotyping is a process used to identify chromosomal disorders by staining and organizing chromosomes from longest to shortest to examine their banding pattern and identify any extra, missing or abnormal chromosomes. Common genetic disorders caused by chromosomal abnormalities include Down Syndrome which results from a third copy of chromosome 21 for a total of 47 chromosomes and associated physical characteristics. Patau and Edward's Syndromes also involve an extra chromosome, 13 and 18 respectively, and often lead to death within the first months of life due to organ defects. Klinefelter Syndrome affects males and involves an extra X chromosome for XXY, leading to underdeveloped male sex organs and sterility. Turner's Syndrome only involves a single X chromosome in females for a total of
Meiosis
1. The document discusses meiosis, the process by which gametes are produced with half the normal number of chromosomes. Meiosis involves two cell divisions and results in four haploid daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes as the original diploid parent cell.
2. Key aspects of meiosis include homologous chromosomes separating in meiosis I followed by sister chromatid separation in meiosis II. Crossing over and independent assortment in meiosis I contribute to genetic variation.
3. Errors in chromosome separation during meiosis can result in gametes with abnormal chromosome numbers, leading to conditions like Down syndrome if fertilization occurs. Amniocentesis and karyotyping can detect some genetic disorders
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The document discusses heredity and genetics, including definitions of key terms like species, traits, genes, alleles, genotypes and phenotypes. It explains that organisms within a species can vary in traits but share characteristics that allow reproduction, and that inherited traits are passed down through generations while acquired traits develop during an individual's lifetime. Variations in genes and alleles determine an individual's observable traits or phenotype.
Meiosis
The document discusses meiosis, the process by which germ cells divide to produce gametes. It explains that meiosis involves two cell divisions, resulting in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes as the original cell. This ensures genetic variation, as the daughter cells can receive different combinations of chromosomes from the parents. Meiosis is essential for sexual reproduction, allowing the gametes from two individuals to fuse and form a new genetically unique individual.
Lesson 4 chromosomal anomalies
Chromosomal abnormalities can occur when there is a change in either the number or structure of chromosomes. Numerical abnormalities involve having an extra or missing chromosome, such as Down syndrome which results from an extra copy of chromosome 21. Structural abnormalities alter the chromosome's structure through deletions, duplications, translocations, or inversions of genetic material. Not all chromosomal changes are compatible with life, and those that are often cause signs and symptoms collectively called a syndrome. Karyotyping and amniocentesis can be used to analyze a fetus's chromosomes and diagnose any abnormalities.
Chrosome and sex determination
Chromosomes determine the characteristics transferred from parents to offspring. They are thread-like structures that can be seen during cell division. Chromosomes contain DNA and are made up of chromatids joined at the centromere. Autosomes determine the body's characteristics while sex chromosomes determine gender, with females having two X chromosomes and males having an X and Y chromosome. Cells are either haploid with half the number of chromosomes during gamete formation or diploid with a full set in somatic cells. The number of chromosomes varies between species from yeast's 2 to human's 46.
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This document provides an overview of genetics and heredity. It discusses DNA and chromosomes, defining key terms like locus, allele, genotype and phenotype. It describes mitosis and meiosis, and how these cell division processes relate to genetic inheritance. The principles of Mendelian genetics are explained, including segregation and independent assortment. Sex determination and sex-linked traits are covered. Examples of single gene disorders in humans are given for recessive and dominant inheritance patterns. The interaction between genes and environment is also noted.
MEIOSIS
Meiosis has two stages, meiosis I and meiosis II. In meiosis I, homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material through crossing over. The homologous chromosomes then separate, reducing the chromosome number by half and resulting in two haploid cells. These cells undergo meiosis II without further DNA replication, separating sister chromatids and producing four haploid gametes, each with half the number of chromosomes of the original cell. Accidents during meiosis can result in alterations in chromosome number, such as an extra chromosome 21 causing Down syndrome. Chromosome rearrangements from breakage can also occur and cause genetic disorders or cancer.
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This document summarizes the process of meiosis. It describes meiosis as producing haploid gametes through one round of DNA replication followed by two cell divisions, resulting in four genetically unique cells. It explains that meiosis increases genetic variation through the processes of crossing over and independent assortment during meiosis I. Finally, it notes that meiosis occurs in both males and females but results in four sperm cells in males and one egg plus three polar bodies in females.
Chromosomal basis of inheritance
1. The chromosomal theory of inheritance was proposed by Walter Sutton and Theodor Boveri in 1904. It states that chromosomes, found in pairs in cells, carry genetic material in the form of genes and that these genes segregate during gamete formation.
2. Theodor Boveri and Walter Sutton contributed to the development of the chromosomal theory of inheritance. Boveri discovered that chromosomes behave in a regular way during cell division and carry genetic material, while Sutton observed that chromosomes segregate into gametes during meiosis.
3. Together, their work provided evidence that chromosomes are the carriers of genetic material and that their behavior during cell division can explain the principles of inheritance and variation of traits from one generation
Chapter 13: Meiosis
KEY CONCEPTS
13.1 Offspring acquire genes from parents by inheriting
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13.2 Fertilization and meiosis alternate in sexual life cycles
13.3 Meiosis reduces the number of chromosome sets from diploid to haploid
13.4 Genetic variation produced in sexual life cycles contributes to evolution
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1. Meiosis results in haploid cells through two cell divisions, reducing the chromosome number from diploid to haploid. During the first division, homologous chromosomes separate. The second division separates sister chromatids.
2. Genes encode proteins that produce traits, and can exist in different alleles. Genotypes describe an organism's allele makeup, while phenotypes describe observable traits.
3. Independent assortment of chromosomes and crossing over during meiosis increase genetic diversity by creating new combinations of genes in offspring.
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Meiosis reduces the number of chromosomes in cells from 46 to 23 so that when an egg and sperm fuse during fertilization, the normal number of 46 chromosomes is restored in the resulting zygote. Body cells have 46 chromosomes that come in 23 pairs, while gametes like eggs and sperm only have 23 single chromosomes so that when they join, the child's cells have 46 chromosomes again.
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Chromosomes are found in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells. They are made up of DNA and proteins. During interphase, chromosomes appear as thin threads but condense further during cell division. After mitosis, the two daughter cells have the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell. After meiosis, the four daughter cells have half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell. Mitosis occurs in diploid cells while meiosis occurs in haploid cells.
Genetics Notes
1. Somatic cells make up the body and undergo mitosis, while gamete cells (sperm and egg) undergo meiosis and are haploid.
2. Chromosomes contain DNA and come in pairs, with one chromosome from each parent. Autosomes are non-sex chromosomes 1-22, while sex chromosomes are X and Y and determine gender.
3. Asexual reproduction involves one parent and produces genetically identical offspring through mitosis, while sexual reproduction combines gametes through fertilization producing offspring with a mix of parental genes.
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A chromosome is a long DNA molecule that carries genetic information within cells. Chromosomes are categorized based on features like centromere placement and arm length ratios. Chromosomal abnormalities can cause genetic disorders and are identified through karyotyping. Examples discussed include trisomies like Down syndrome, monosomies like Turner syndrome, and deletions or duplications of chromosome segments. Structural aberrations alter chromosome structure and include translocations, inversions, and deletions. Specific disorders result from defects in certain chromosomes.
Cameron Behrendt Miosis
This document describes the stages of meiosis I and meiosis II. Meiosis I includes prophase I where homologous chromosomes pair up and synapsis occurs, metaphase I where tetrads align on the metaphase plate, anaphase I where homologous chromosomes separate, and telophase I where two haploid daughter cells are formed. Meiosis II includes prophase II, metaphase II, anaphase II where sister chromatids separate, and telophase II where four haploid daughter cells are produced in the form of gametes.
DNA Replication, Mitosis, meiosis, and the Cell Cycle
DNA must be replicated before cell division. DNA replication is semiconservative and involves various enzymes. Mitosis and meiosis are the two types of cell division. Mitosis produces genetically identical cells for growth and repair, while meiosis produces haploid gametes through two divisions and genetic recombination. Errors in meiosis can result in chromosomal abnormalities and genetic disorders. Cancer occurs when cell division is uncontrolled and checkpoints are bypassed.
Biology Unit 4 Notes: Meiosis
Meiosis is a type of cell division that produces gametes, or sex cells, like sperm and eggs. It involves two cell divisions starting with one diploid cell that has two sets of each chromosome and resulting in four haploid cells that each have one set. The two divisions are meiosis I and meiosis II. Meiosis I separates the homologous chromosome pairs and crossing over can occur, while meiosis II separates the sister chromatids. Errors in meiosis cell division can result in gametes with too many or too few chromosomes, leading to genetic disorders.
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Haplogroups are groups of people that share a common ancestor based on a particular genetic mutation they share. While members of the same haplogroup share one ancestor, they can look physically different. Crossing over in chromosomes means chromosomes swap chunks of DNA, giving each new generation a different combination of genes from their parents. The Y chromosome is inherited unchanged from father to son throughout generations, while mitochondrial DNA is inherited only from mothers and passed from mothers to their children, but only daughters pass it on further. Both the Y chromosome and mitochondrial DNA are used to determine haplogroups, which can provide clues about human migration patterns.
Inheritance
Chromosomes contain DNA and proteins and occur in pairs inside the cell nucleus. They are inherited such that offspring receive one set of 23 chromosomes from their mother's egg and one set of 23 chromosomes from their father's sperm. An individual's gender is determined by their sex chromosomes, with females having two X chromosomes and males having one X and one Y chromosome. DNA carries the genetic instructions for cells and is organized into genes that code for proteins.
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Meiosis is the process by which gametes are produced with half the normal number of chromosomes. It involves two cell divisions called Meiosis I and Meiosis II. In Meiosis I, homologous chromosomes pair up and separate, reducing the chromosome number by half. Meiosis II separates the sister chromatids, further dividing the cells and resulting in four haploid daughter cells. Errors in chromosome separation during Meiosis can result in conditions like Down syndrome due to non-disjunction.
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This document discusses meiosis, the process by which germ cells are produced. It notes that meiosis involves two rounds of cell division that result in four haploid cells being produced from one original diploid cell. This reduces the chromosome number by half and allows for genetic variation between offspring through processes like independent assortment of homologous chromosomes and crossing over. A karyotype is also shown, which maps out all the chromosomes from a male.
Chromosome ,shape and size ppt
Chromosomes are thread-like structures found within cell nuclei that package DNA. They are only visible during cell division. Species have characteristic chromosome numbers that vary, with humans having 46. Chromosomes exist in rod, J, or V shapes depending on centromere position. Human chromosomes include autosomes and allosomes (X and Y sex chromosomes) and differ in centromere number and position.
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Genes contain the code for proteins and are segments of DNA. Humans have 46 chromosomes total that are arranged in 23 homologous pairs, with one set inherited from each parent. Chromosomes exist in cells in either a diploid form with two of each chromosome or a haploid form with one. The first 22 chromosome pairs are autosomes, while the 23rd pair determines sex as either XX or XY.
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Meiosis has two stages, meiosis I and meiosis II. In meiosis I, homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic material through crossing over. The homologous chromosomes then separate, reducing the chromosome number by half and resulting in two haploid cells. These cells undergo meiosis II without further DNA replication, separating sister chromatids and producing four haploid gametes, each with half the number of chromosomes of the original cell. Accidents during meiosis can result in alterations in chromosome number, such as an extra chromosome 21 causing Down syndrome. Chromosome rearrangements from breakage can also occur and cause genetic disorders or cancer.
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This document summarizes the process of meiosis. It describes meiosis as producing haploid gametes through one round of DNA replication followed by two cell divisions, resulting in four genetically unique cells. It explains that meiosis increases genetic variation through the processes of crossing over and independent assortment during meiosis I. Finally, it notes that meiosis occurs in both males and females but results in four sperm cells in males and one egg plus three polar bodies in females.
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1. Meiosis results in haploid cells through two cell divisions, reducing the chromosome number from diploid to haploid. During the first division, homologous chromosomes separate. The second division separates sister chromatids.
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Meiosis reduces the number of chromosomes in cells from 46 to 23 so that when an egg and sperm fuse during fertilization, the normal number of 46 chromosomes is restored in the resulting zygote. Body cells have 46 chromosomes that come in 23 pairs, while gametes like eggs and sperm only have 23 single chromosomes so that when they join, the child's cells have 46 chromosomes again.
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Meiosis is a type of cell division that produces gametes (eggs and sperm) with half the normal number of chromosomes. During meiosis in humans, the number of chromosomes is halved from 46 to 23. Meiosis involves two cell divisions and produces four haploid cells from one original diploid cell, increasing genetic variation between offspring.
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Meiosis is a type of cell division that produces gametes, or sex cells, with half the normal number of chromosomes. It involves two rounds of division instead of one, resulting in four haploid cells rather than two diploid cells. This ensures that offspring receive a random combination of chromosomes from each parent. The key events of meiosis include homologous chromosome pairing, crossing over, and two rounds of division to separate both sister chromatids and homologous chromosomes. Meiosis takes place in the gonads and produces either egg or sperm cells, which can then fuse during fertilization.
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Meiosis produces gametes through two rounds of cell division beginning with one diploid cell and ending with four haploid cells. In meiosis I, homologous chromosomes pair and separate, reducing the chromosome number by half. Meiosis II separates sister chromatids, further dividing the cell and its genetic material. The steps of crossing over and independent assortment in meiosis I contribute to genetic variation among gametes and offspring.
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Meiosis is the process of cell division that produces gametes (sex cells) like sperm and eggs, which have half the number of chromosomes as regular body cells. During meiosis, homologous chromosomes pair up and may exchange sections through crossing over, introducing genetic variation. This results in four daughter cells from two divisions for males and one viable egg cell for females. Meiosis reduces the chromosome number so fertilization restores the diploid number, maintaining genetic diversity between generations.
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- 1. CHROMOSOMES
- 2. What Are Chromosomes? • Rod shaped structures made of DNA & Protein DNA • DNA – stores the genetic information that cells will use • Proteins- sphere shaped Proteins structures that the DNA wraps around
- 3. Chromosome Shape Chromatids Centromere
- 4. CENTROMERES/ CHROMATIDS • Centromere- holds the chromatids together • Chromatids- identical sides of the chromosomes – Contain same genetic information on both sides
- 5. Chromatin • Chromososomes are only present during cell division. In between cell division chromosomes are unraveled and called Chromatim
- 6. PROKARYOTIC VS EUKARYOTIC CHROMOSOMES Chromosome • Prokaryotic Chromosomes – circular, smaller, NOT in Nucleus • Eukaryotic – Larger, rod shaped, in Nucleus
- 7. Chromosome Numbers Organism # of chromosome Fruit Fly 8 Carrot & Lettuce 18 Cat 32 Earthworm 36 Human 46 Gorilla 48 Sand Dollar 52 Adder’s Tongue Fern 1262
- 8. Which is more complex in terms of functions & intelligence? Adders Tongue Fern Human OR
- 10. Two Types of Chromosomes • SEX…ok get your minds out of the gutter – Determine the gender of the individual – Carry few other traits – 2 of the 46 chromosomes • AUTOSOMES – Carry most of the traits that we inherit – 44 of the 46 chromosomes
- 11. SEX Chromosomes • XX = • XY =
- 12. HOMOLOGOUS CHROMOSOMES • A pair of autosomes that have the identical trait for a certain characteristic (eye color). • You receive one of the homologous pairs from your father and one homologous pair from your mother • Humans have 44 autosomes (minus the 2 sex chromosomes) so they have 22 pairs of homologous autosomes • Homologous chromosomes are the same size and shape
- 13. KARYOTYPE • A picture taken from a microscope of all the chromosomes within a cell. The chromosomes are then arranged in homologous pairs and given a set of numbers
- 14. Diploid vs Haploid Cells Diploid Haploid Description Both sets of Only one of each homologous homologous chromosomes present chromosome present Type of Cell All cells but sex Only sex cells- cells (egg or Egg or Sperm sperm) Abbreviation 2n 1n