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1
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what is meiosis

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cell division that produces gametes with half the number of chromosomes

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2
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nucleotides

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building blocks of dna
consist of:
phosphate
deoxyribose sugar
nitrogen rich base

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3
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chromosome replication

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two chromatids r formed joined in the centre by a centromere

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4
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frameshift mutations

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insertion or deletion of 1 or more bases
information gets jumbled and cannot be read to make protein

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5
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DNA replication

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1)parent DNA molecule unzips
2) copying of dna molecule begins with complementary bases attaching to both strands of DNA
3)replication results in 2 identical double helix’s of DNA

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6
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complementary base pairing

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bases that form the rungs of DNA ladder
(adenine, thymine)
(guanine, cytosine)

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7
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heterozygous

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2 different Alleles

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8
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mutations

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mistake that happens as DNA is copied causing a change to the base sequence

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9
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triplet code

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3 consecutive nucleotides that function as part of the genetic code for the productions of protein

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10
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phenotype

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observable characteristics of an individual
the way a genotype is expressed

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chromosome

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thread like structure in nucleus composed of DNA and proteins
contains genetic information in form of genes

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12
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genotype

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genetic information carried by an individual

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gene

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specific sequences of DNA found in chromosome that carries the genetic code for a particular characteristic

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14
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alleles

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different forms of the same gene located at the same point of homozygous chromosomes

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15
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silent mutation

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changes in genetic code that DONT affect individual

DNA strand is changed but does not affect protein

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16
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missence mutation

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changes that don’t stop the gene from making protein

different protein produced

not function correctly cause diseases

17
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nonsense mutation

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cells stop reading information on gene

protein is incomplete

cannot function at all

18
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homozygous

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having 2 identical alleles

19
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mitosis functions

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growth
wound tissue repair
asexual reproduction
unicellular organisms

20
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mitosis

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cell division that produces 2 identical daughter cells

21
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mitosis stages

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interphase: chromosomes replicate to 2 chromatids
prophase: chromatids become visible
metaphase:line up along equator of cell
anaphase: chromatids seperate and move to opposite poles
telophase: 2 nuclei form some number of chromosomes as parent cell
cytokinesis: cell membranes form making 2 daughter cells each with a nucleus

22
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meiosis stages

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metaphase1: replicates chromosomes form homologous pair attached to spindle fibre and line up in the middle
anaphase1: 1 replicated chromosome of each pair moves to each pole
telophase1: 2 cells are formed each with 1 replicated chromosome
metaphase2: line up on equator attached to spindle fibres
anaphase2: chromatids seperate and move to poles
telophase2: 4 cells results with one copy of each chromosome

23
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plant and animal cell difference

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plant cell:
cell wall
vacuole
chloroplast

24
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role of nucleus in cell

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storing of genetic information and cell’s control center. DNA replication, transcription, and RNA processing all take place within the nucleus

25
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mitochondria

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cellular respiration
organelles act like a digestive system which takes in nutrients, breaks them down, and creates energy rich molecules for the cell.

26
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ribosomes

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build protein

27
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cytoplasm

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The cytoplasm is the gel-like fluid inside the cell. It provides a platform upon which other organelles can operate within the cell. All of the functions for cell expansion, growth and replication are carried out in the cytoplasm of a cell.

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cell wall

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The cell wall is the protective, semi-permeable outer layer of a plant cell. A major function of the cell wall is to give the cell strength and structure, and to filter molecules that pass in and out of the cell.

29
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cell membrane

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separates the interior of the cell from the outside environment.

30
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vacuole

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Vacuoles are storage organelles that usually carry food molecules or wastes in solution

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