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10 Bio Test Revision
10 Biology Test Revision
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| haploid | half the amount of chromosomes |
| diploid | double the amount of chromosomes |
| interphase | resting phase of the cell |
| prophase | chromosomes become visible, nuclear envelope dissolves, spindle forms |
| metaphase | chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell |
| anaphase | chromosomes move away to opposite sides of the cell |
| telophase | the parent cell separates to form two genetically identical daughter cells |
| mitosis | produces 2 genetically identical diploid body cells |
| meiosis | produces 4 genetically different haploid sex cells |
| mutation | a change in a DNA sequence |
| karyotype | a picture of chromosomes ordered by size and banding pattern |
| allele | different forms of a gene |
| gene | DNA that codes for a specific trait |
| gamete | sperm and egg cells |
| somatic cell | body cells |
| locus | location of a gene on a chromosome |
| haploid number of human chromosomes | 23 |
| diploid number of human chromosomes | 46 |
| recessive traits | only observed when two recessive genes are present |
| dominant traits | the trait observed when at least one dominant gene is present |
| heterozygous | having two different alleles for a trait |
| homozygous | having two identical alleles for a trait |
| phenotype | physical characteristics of a trait |
| genotype | genetic makeup of a trait |
| homozygous examples | AA and aa |
| heterozygous example | Aa |
| homologous chromosomes | the 23 pairs of human chromosomes |
| A | T |
| C | G |
| stages of mitosis order | interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase |
| sources of genetic variation in meiosis | crossing over, independent assortment, mutations |
| stages of meiosis order | interphase 1, prophase 1, metaphase 1, anaphase1, telophase 1, prophase 2, metaphase 2, anaphase 2, telophase 2 |
| parts of a nucleotide | sugar, phosphate, base |
| male chromosomes | XY |
| female chromosomes | XX |
| down syndrome | three copies of chromosome 21 |
| location of DNA | nucleus |
| dihybrid cross | crossing 2 traits |