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Genetics revision 2
This section covers definitions associated with genetic mutations.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| somatic mutations | affects body cells, rather than gonadial cells (more frequent in the elderley) |
| mutagens | factors which increase the rate of mutations (eg, radiation, high temperatures, some chemicals) |
| mutations | changes in either chromosomes or genes |
| non-disjunction | when homologous chromosomes fail to separate during meiosis 1 - forms a gamete with an extra or missing chromosome |
| chromosomes fail to attach to the _______ during cell division (remember, this is referring to mutation) | spindle |
| deletion | during crossing-over, parts of the chromatids are lost |
| translocation | the chromatids are rejoined to the wrong chromosomes |
| duplication | segments of chromosomes are repeated |
| involution | segments are attached upside-down |