Chapter 2: Reproduction Flashcards
What are the five stages of the cell cycle? What happens in each stage? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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.
What are the four phases of mitosis? What happens in each phase? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
- Prophase: Chromosomes condense, nuclear membrane dissolves, centrioles migrate to opposite poles and begin forming the spindle apparatus.
- Metaphase: Chromosomes gather along the metaphase plate in the center of the cell under the guidance of the spindle apparatus.
- Anaphase: Sister chromatids separate, and a copy of each chromosome migrates to opposite poles.
- Telophase & Cytokinesis: Chromosomes decondense, nuclear membrane reforms, nucleoli reappear, spindle apparatus breaks down, cell divides into two identical daughter cells.
What is the main protein to control DNA repair in cell division?
p53
The molecules that are responsible for the cell cycle are know as ___ and ___.
Cyclins Cyclin Dependent Kinases (CDK)
The CDK-cyclin complex phosphorylates ___.
Transcription Factors
Transcription Factors
promote transcription of genes required for the next stage of the cell cycle.
When the the cell cycle becomes deranged and damaged ___ may result.
Cancer
One of the most common mutations found in cancer is mutation of the gene that produces ___. It is then called ___.
P53 TP53
What are the functions of interstitial cells of Leydig and Sertoli cells? -Interstitial cells of Leydig: -Sertoli cells:
-Interstitial cells of Leydig: secrete testosterone and other male sex hormones (androgens) -Sertoli cells: nourish sperm during their development
During which phase of meiosis is a primary oocyte arrested? During which phase of meiosis is a secondary oocyte arrested? -Primary oocyte: -Secondary oocyte:
-Primary oocyte: arrested in prophase 1 -Secondary oocyte: arrested in metaphase 2
What is the acrosome? What organelle form the acrosome?
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
Which hormones are key to sexual differentiation in a fetus with XY genotype? Describe the expected phenotype if receptors to these hormones are absent?
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.
Biological sex is determined by the ___ pair of chromosomes.
23rd
Males are termed ____ with respect to many of the genes on the X chromosome because they only have one copy.
Hemizygous
Which chromosome carries most genetic material? X or Y Which chromosome carries little genetic information? X or Y
X Y (it does have the SRY gene which is the sex determining region.
Mnemonic seX-linked =
X-linked
Mnemonic Pathway of sperm though the male reproductive system.
SEVE(N) UP
- Seminiferous Tubules
- Epididymis
- Vas deferens (also called ductus deferens)
- Ejaculatory tract
- Nothing
- Urethra
- Penis
Where is sperm produced?
What are they nourished by?
Seminiferous Tubules
Serotili Cells
Whats important about the Interstital Cells of Leydig?
They secrete testosterone and other male sex hormones (androgens).
Where are the testes located?
Scrotum (Pouch/Ball Sack)
Epididymis
Where a sperms flagella gains motility and where they are stored until ejaculation.
During ejaculation, sperm travel thourgh the ____ and enter the ____.
Vas Deferens
Ejaculatory tract.
The two ejaculatory ducts then fuse to form the ____. Then they come out of the ___.
Urethra
Penis
During which phase of meiosis is a primary oocyte arrested?During which phase of meiosis is a seconday oocyte arrested?
- Prophase 1
- Metaphase 2
