humans

Question 1

DNA

Answer 1

is twisted and supercoiled into Chromosomes. Its function is to encode a detailed set of plans for building different cell parts. DNA is found in the nucleus.

Question 2

Genes

Answer 2

An instruction manual for our body. They are the direction for building all the proteins that make our bodies function. Made of DNA.

Question 3

Chromosomes

Answer 3

Thread-like structure in the nucleus. Composed of DNA and proteins; contains the genetic information in the form of genes.

Question 4

Cell Division

Answer 4

ells divide to create daughter cells through the processes of Mitosis and Meiosis
Cell division processes, purpose:
Mitosis: multicellular organisms: growth and repair damaged tissue
Single-celled organisms: reproduction-asexual: offspring are clones
Meiosis: to produce haploid gametes for sexual reproduction

Question 5

Mitosis

Answer 5

A type of cell division that results in two daughters cells each having the same number and kind of chromosomes as the parent nucleus.

Question 6

Somatic Cell

Answer 6

Any cell of a living organism other than the reproduction cells.

Question 7

Diploid number 2(n)

Answer 7

The number of chromosomes in body cells; two set or 2N

Question 8

Gamete

Sperm/Egg

Answer 8

Cells produced in sexual reproduction.

Question 9

Haploid number n

Answer 9

The number of chromosomes in gametes; one set or N

Question 10

Fertilization

Answer 10

The action or process of fertilising an egg. The fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote.

Question 11

Zygote

Answer 11

A diploid cell resulting from the fusion of two haploid gametes; a fertilized ovum.