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Stegall-Bio(308) #9
Stegall-Heredity
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Chromosome? | Supercoiled structure of DNA |
| Where are Chromosomes located? | In the nucleus of every living cell. |
| Where are Genes located? | On Chromosomes. |
| What is a Gene? | A small section of a Chromosome containing a specific sequence of nucleotides, which carries information for specific heredity traits. |
| Allele? | Different versions of a trait expression in a gene. |
| Genotype? | Pair of Allels which express one trait. |
| Phenotype? | Physical expression of the Genotype. |
| Punnett Square? | Diagram used to predict the expected outcome of a genetic cross in offspring. |
| Pedigree? | Family history tracing a specific genetic trait. |
| DNA? | DeoxyiriboNucleic Acid -Doubls-stranded, helical nucleic acid.-stores hereditary info. |
| Female sex chromosomes? | XX |
| Male sex chromosomes? | XY |
| How many Chromosomes do Human Beings have? | 23 pairs |
| Genetics? | The study of Heredity. |
| Heredity? | Passing of traits from parents to offspring. |
| Variation? | Differences within a group sharing many things in common. |
| Mutation? | Rare & random change in DNA which is usually harmful. |
| Not inherited unless on sex chromosome before the time of reproduction. | Mutation |
| Meiosis | Process by which Chromosome divide in half to produce the sex cells necessary for sexual reproduction. |
| Gamete | Sexual reproduction cell |
| insures that offspring of sexual reproduction will receive half their DNA from one parent and half from the other. | Meiosis |