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Lulu the Lion Quiz
Terms and Concepts RElated to Finding Parentage
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| karyotype | picture displaying the chromosomes of an individual |
| How are the chromosomes in a karyotype arranged? | Chromosomes are arranged in pairs, based on the shape, size, and the genes they contain. |
| chromosome | tightly coiled DNA proteins; contain genes, found in nucleus of all cells |
| gene | segments of DNA that code for specific traits (Ex: eye color, hair type, etc.) |
| genotype | two alleles of the same gene |
| heterozygous | two different alleles (Ex: A/B. F/f, 118/126) |
| homozygous | two of the same alleles (Ex: A/A, f/f, 118/118) |
| In addition to a karyotype, what is needed to determine the parentage of an offspring, such as a lion cub? | To determine the parentage, it is necessary to have the alleles from both the mother and father to compare to the offspring's alleles. |
| A n organism has a total of 48 chromosomes in each body cell. What is the "n" number of chromosomes? | The "n" number would be 24 (48/2=24). |
| If the "n" number of chromosomes for an organism is 19, what is the" 2n" number? | The "2n" number would be 38 ( 2 (19) = 38). |
| How many chromosomes does each parent give when creating their offspring? "n" or "2n"? | Each parent gives "n" number of chromosomes when creating their offspring, which gives the offspring a complete set. |