M4 Flashcards
The genes that one inherits
GENOTYPE
One’s observable or measurable
characteristics
PHENOTYPE
Refers to when the ovum is
fertilized by sperm.
CONCEPTION
Contains the biochemical needed
for the development from a
single cell into a recognizable
human being.
ZYGOTE
Within few hours, sperm cell begins to disintegrate, releasing its
GENETIC MATERIAL
Contains 46 chromosomes.
ZYGOTE
-Elongated threadlike bodies
-Consist thousands of genes
CHROMOSOMES
-The basic unit of hereditary
-Contains stretches of DNA
GENES
A complex double-helix molecule
that resembles a twisted ladder
and provides the chemical basis
for development.
DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID
Unique feature: can duplicate
itself that makes the zygote to
develop into a complete human
being.
DEOXYRIBONUCLEIC ACID
It is the complete sequence of
genes in the human body.
HUMAN GENOME
It is the process of cell division where a single parent cell divides to make a two new daughter cells.
MITOSIS
It is a process of duplicating and
replicating cells.
MITOSIS
It continues throughout life,
generating ne cells that enable
growth and replacing old ones that are damaged.
MITOSIS
MITOSIS PROCESS; WHAT STAGE? Original cell contains 4 chromosomes.
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MITOSIS PROCESS; WHAT STAGE? Each chromosomes splits lengthwise producing a duplicate.
2
MITOSIS PROCESS; WHAT STAGE? The duplicated sets of chromosomes move to opposite
ends of the original cells and
begins to divide
3
MITOSIS PROCESS; WHAT STAGE? The cell completes its division
producing two new cells that have identical sets of chromosomes
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The process by which a germ cell
divides, producing two gametes
(sperm or ovum)
MEIOSIS
the one who produce gametes
GERM CELLS
duplicated chromosomes cross
and break at one or more points
along their length, exchanging
segments of genetic material.
CROSSING-OVER
This creates new and unique
hereditary combinations.
CROSSING-OVER
Determine their stage. Each germ cell’s original chromosomes duplicates itself, and the duplicate
remains attached.
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Determine their stage. Crossing-over takes place among adjacent
chromosomes, creating hereditary combinations.
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