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BIOL 1101 Final
In-Class Notes, Meiosis & Mendel
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is meiosis? | two successive cell divisions with no replication of genetic material between them |
| What is crossing over? | exchange of DNA between non-sister chromatids |
| What is chiasmata? | sites of crossing over during prophase |
| What is independent assortment | new assortment of maternal and paternal chromosomes |
| When does independent assortment occur? | happens when homologous replicated chromosomes separate in Anaphase 1 |
| What is the synaptonemal complex? | how homologous chromosomes are held together |
| What are the three main purpose of meiosis? | produce haploid gametes, combine through fertilization to create diploid offspring, genetic information inherited is re-arranged in your gametes |
| How were F1 treated in Mendel's experiment? | self-pollinated |
| What did F2 determine? | had both yellow and green color, led to law of segregation |
| What is the law of segragation? | results in 3:1 ratio of traits, 3:1 phenotypes but 1:2:1 genotype |