Chapter 2: Reproduction Flashcards

1
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What are the five stages of the cell cycle? What happens in each stage? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

A

1.G1: Cell grows and performs its normal functions, DNA is examined and repaired. 2. S: DNA is replicated 3. G2: Cell continues to grow and replicates organelles in preparation for mitosis. Cell continues to perform its normal functions. 4. M: Mitosis (Cell Division) Occurs 5. G0: The cell performs its normal functions and is not preparing to divide.

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What are the four phases of mitosis? What happens in each phase? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

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    1. Prophase: Chromosomes condense, nuclear membrane dissolves, centrioles migrate to opposite poles and begin forming the spindle apparatus.
  1. Metaphase: Chromosomes gather along the metaphase plate in the center of the cell under the guidance of the spindle apparatus.
  2. Anaphase: Sister chromatids separate, and a copy of each chromosome migrates to opposite poles.
  3. Telophase & Cytokinesis: Chromosomes decondense, nuclear membrane reforms, nucleoli reappear, spindle apparatus breaks down, cell divides into two identical daughter cells.
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3
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What is the main protein to control DNA repair in cell division?

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p53

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4
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The molecules that are responsible for the cell cycle are know as ___ and ___.

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Cyclins Cyclin Dependent Kinases (CDK)

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5
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The CDK-cyclin complex phosphorylates ___.

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Transcription Factors

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6
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Transcription Factors

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promote transcription of genes required for the next stage of the cell cycle.

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7
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When the the cell cycle becomes deranged and damaged ___ may result.

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Cancer

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8
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One of the most common mutations found in cancer is mutation of the gene that produces ___. It is then called ___.

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P53 TP53

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9
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What are the functions of interstitial cells of Leydig and Sertoli cells? -Interstitial cells of Leydig: -Sertoli cells:

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-Interstitial cells of Leydig: secrete testosterone and other male sex hormones (androgens) -Sertoli cells: nourish sperm during their development

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10
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During which phase of meiosis is a primary oocyte arrested? During which phase of meiosis is a secondary oocyte arrested? -Primary oocyte: -Secondary oocyte:

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-Primary oocyte: arrested in prophase 1 -Secondary oocyte: arrested in metaphase 2

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11
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What is the acrosome? What organelle form the acrosome?

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The acrosome contains enzymes that are capable of penetrating the corona radiate and zona pellucid of the ovum, permitting fertilization to occur. It is a modified Golgi apparatus

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12
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Which hormones are key to sexual differentiation in a fetus with XY genotype? Describe the expected phenotype if receptors to these hormones are absent?

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Androgens, such as testosterone, lead to male sexual differentiation. Absence of androgen receptors, a condition known as androgen insensitivity syndrome, leads to an XY genotype with phenotypically female characteristics.

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13
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Biological sex is determined by the ___ pair of chromosomes.

A

23rd

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14
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Males are termed ____ with respect to many of the genes on the X chromosome because they only have one copy.

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Hemizygous

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15
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Which chromosome carries most genetic material? X or Y Which chromosome carries little genetic information? X or Y

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X Y (it does have the SRY gene which is the sex determining region.

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16
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Mnemonic seX-linked =

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X-linked

17
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Mnemonic Pathway of sperm though the male reproductive system.

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SEVE(N) UP

  • Seminiferous Tubules
  • Epididymis
  • Vas deferens (also called ductus deferens)
  • Ejaculatory tract
  • Nothing
  • Urethra
  • Penis
18
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Where is sperm produced?

What are they nourished by?

A

Seminiferous Tubules

Serotili Cells

19
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Whats important about the Interstital Cells of Leydig?

A

They secrete testosterone and other male sex hormones (androgens).

20
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Where are the testes located?

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Scrotum (Pouch/Ball Sack)

21
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Epididymis

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Where a sperms flagella gains motility and where they are stored until ejaculation.

22
Q

During ejaculation, sperm travel thourgh the ____ and enter the ____.

A

Vas Deferens

Ejaculatory tract.

23
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The two ejaculatory ducts then fuse to form the ____. Then they come out of the ___.

A

Urethra

Penis

24
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During which phase of meiosis is a primary oocyte arrested?During which phase of meiosis is a seconday oocyte arrested?

A
  • Prophase 1
  • Metaphase 2
25
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What is the acrosome? What organelle forms the acrosome?

A

The acrosome contains enzymes that are capable of penetrating the corona radiate and zona pellucida of the ovum, permitting fertilization to occur. It is a modified GolgI Apparatus.

26
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Which hormones are key to sexual differentiation in a fetus with XY genotype? Describe the expected phenotype if receptors to these hormones are absent.

A

Androgens, such as testosterone, lead to male sexual differentiation. Absence of androgen receptors, a condition known as androgen insensitivity syndrome, leads to an XY genotype with phenotypically femal characteristics.

27
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What are the four phases of the female menstrual cycle?

A
28
Q

Mitosis occus in ____ cells.

Meiosis occurs in ___ cells.

A

Somatic Cells

Germ line (sex) cells

29
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After S phase there are ____ chromatids organized into ____ chromosomes, which are organized into ____ homologous pairs.

A

92

46

23

30
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THE DIFFERENCES IN MITOSIS AND MEIOSIS

Mitosis

1.

2.

3.

4

Meiosis

1.

2.

3.

4.

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Mitosis

  1. 2n -> 2n
  2. Occurs in Somatic Cells
  3. Crossing Over does not happen (Prophase)
  4. Homologous chromosones do not pair (Metaphase)

Meiosis

  1. 2n -> n
  2. Occurs in Germ-line cells
  3. Crossing-Over happens (Prophase)
  4. Homologous chromosomes pair (Metaphase)
31
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What is the number and ploidy of the daughter cells produced from meiosis.

  • Meiosis 1
  • Meiosis 2
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  • Meiosis 1
    • 2 Haploid daughter cells
  • Meiosis 2
    • 4 Haploid Gametes
32
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What is the difference between homologous chromosomes and sister chromatids?

  • Homologous Chromosomes
  • Sister Chromatids
A
  • Homologous Chromosomes
    • Related chromosomes of opposite parental origin (such as maternal chromosome 15 and paternal chromosome 15, or in males the X and Y chromosomes)
  • Sister Chromatids
    • Identical copies of the same DNA that are held together at the centromere. After the S phase, a cell contains 92 chromatids, 46 chromosomes, and 23 homologous pairs.
33
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For each phase of meiosis I listed below, what are the differences from the analogous phase of mitosis?

  • Prophase I:
  • Metaphase I:
  • Anaphase I:
  • Telophase I:
A
  • Prophase I:
    • Homologous chromosomes come together as tetrads during synapsis, Crossing Over
  • Metaphase I:
    • Homologous chromosomes line up on opposite sides of the metaphase plate, rather than individual chromosomes lining up on the metaphase plate.
  • Anaphase I:
    • Homologous Chromosomes seperate from each other, centromeres do not break.
  • Telophase I:
    • Chromatin may or may not decondense; interkinesis occurs as the cell prepares for meiosis 2.