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BIO 10 - REPRODUCTIO

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Somatic cells   All cells that aren't sex cells, diploid (2n) two sets of chromosomes  
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Sex cells   Sperm and egg cells, haploid (n), one set of chromosomes  
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Importance of gametes   Gametes allow genetic material to mix during fertilization, producing genetically unique offspring.  
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Haploid(n)   One set of chromosomes-- found in gametes, 23 in humans  
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Diploid (2n)   Two set of chromosomes -- found in somatic cells, 46 in humans  
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Why do haploids have half genetic material as the original amount   this happens in order to ensure that after fertilization the zygote will have the correct amount of genetic information.  
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Chromatin   Loose, uncoiled DNA. Found in the nucleus when the cell is not dividing.  
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Chromosome   Loose, uncoiled DNA. Found in the nucleus when the cell is not dividing.  
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Sister chromatids   : Two identical copies of a chromosome, attached at the centromere, created during S phase.  
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Interphase (PHASE CELL CYCLE)   Cell grows, performs regular functions, and prepares for division (90% of the cell’s life)  
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M phase (PHASE CELL CYCLE)   Division of the nucleus (mitosis) and the cytoplasm (cytokinesis).  
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G1 (SUBPHASES INTERPHASE)   Cell grows, produces organelles and proteins.  
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S (synthesis) (SUBPHASES INTERPHASE)   DNA is duplicated  
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G2 (SUBPHASES INTERPHASE)   Cell continues to grow and checks for errors in the DNA.  
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Analogy for subphases of the cell cycle   G1 is like stocking up your pantry, S is photocopying recipes (DNA), and G2 is double-checking your grocery list  
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Prophase (MITOSIS)   Chromatin condenses into chromosomes Nuclear membrane disapears Spindle fibers form  
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Metaphase (MITOSIS)   Chromosomes align at the cell's equator Spindle fibers attach to centromeres  
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Anaphase (MITOSIS)   Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles  
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Telophase (MITOSIS)   Two new nuclei form Chromosomes uncoil back into chromatin  
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Cytokinesis (MITOSIS)   Cytoplasm divides Two identical daughter cells are formed  
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Importance of mitosis   Growth of tissues and organs Repairing damaged cells Replacing old cells Two identical daughter cells  
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Cancer   Caused by a breakdown in cell cycle regulation.  
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Checkpoints (Uncontrolled cell growth)   Special points (G1, G2, M) where the cell checks DNA and other conditions before continuing.  
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Analogy (Uncontrolled cell growth)   Like traffic lights ensuring cars (cells) stop or go safely. Ignoring the red light = disaster!  
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Fertilization   When sperm and egg fuse  
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Zygote   The first cell of a new organism (diploid)  
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Importance of genetic variation   Caused by: Combining DNA from two parents Random fertilization Ensures population diversity and resilience  
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Analogy of genetic variation   Like mixing two decks of cards — endless combinations!  
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