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ANTH TEST 1
LSU Robert Tague 1001 Test 1
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Anthropology
Undergraduate 2
02/20/2013

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Term
Principle of the Fixity of Species (Carl Von Linnae)
Definition
Species are unchangeable once they are created.
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Theory of Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics
Definition
Individuals have certain needs to survive. Needs are met by the use and modification of organs/tissues. Repeated use of organs leads to an enhancement in functional capability and complexity. Changes in the organs that occur during ones lifetime becomes inheritable and can be passed to one's offspring
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Theory of Catastrophism
Definition
In the past, there were a series of catastrophes that caused the extinction of animals in the affected region. Area was repopulated by animals.
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Theory of Uniformitarianism
Definition
Process that occurred in the past to shape the earth are the same as those that act today.
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1859
Definition
Publication of Darwin's Book - "On the Origin of Species"
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Essay on the Principle of Population
Definition
Relationship between time and quantity. At some point the population will exceed food supply and there will be intense competition for food and the animal population increase will damper.
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principle of segregation
Definition
Genes occur in pairs in an individual. In the production of sex cells, that pair of genes is separated. Each sex cell has one of the genes.
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principle of independent assortment
Definition
Segregation of one pair of genes doesn't influence the segregation of other pairs of genes
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Gene
Definition
Segment of DNA that codes for a protein.
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Allele
Definition
alternate form of a gene
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Genotype
Definition
Set of genes possessed by an individual.
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Phenotype
Definition
Physical manifestation of the genotype
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Homozygous
Definition
Two copies of the same allele. RR, rr
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Heterozygous
Definition
Two different alleles. Rr
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Dominant allele
Definition
Expressed phenotypically in both homozygotes and heterozygotes.
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Recessive allele
Definition
Only expressed in a homozygous recessive
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Mitosis
Definition
Non-sex cells undergo this
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Functions and ultimate functions of Mitosis
Definition
Growth of an organism. Maintenance of organs or tissues in an individual. Production of cells that are genetically identical to parent cell
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Order of phases
Definition
Interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
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1866
Definition
Date that Gregor Mendel published experiment results of principle of genetics
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Interphase of Mitosis
Definition
Phase where the Genes are active. Near the end of this phase, the chromosomes replicate. Two chromatids are formed and bound together by a centromere.
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Prophase of Mitosis
Definition
Phase where nothing is going on different from the Interphase part of this form of reproduction.
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Metaphase of Mitosis
Definition
Phase where Chromosomes align in the middle of the cell independent of each other. spindle fibers attach to the centromeres
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Anaphase of Mitosis
Definition
Phase where centromeres divede. The two chromatids can now migrate to different ends of cell
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Telephase of Mitosis
Definition
Phase where Cells divides (end up with two cells)
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Results of Mitosis (2 things)
Definition
1.)two daughter cells are produced, each with the diploid chromosome number.
2.) Both daughter cells are genetically identical with each other and with parent cell
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Homologous chromosomes
Definition
chromosomes with the same sequence of genes
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Chromatids
Definition
Identical strands of DNA
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Centromere
Definition
Constricted portion of a chromosome that holds two chromatids together.
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Diploid
Definition
Full complement of chromosomes
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Meiosis
Definition
Sex cells or Gametes undergo this
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Function of Meiosis
Definition
the function of this is to produce sex cells to transmit chromosomes to the offspring
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Prophase I of Meiosis
Definition
Phase where Homologous chromosomes will align with each other. one strain on each chromatid crosses over - centromeres still present
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Interphase of Meiosis
Definition
Phase where genes are active in producting proteins.
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Metaphase I of Meiosis
Definition
Phase where Chromosomes align in center of cell. Homologous chromosomes remain paired with one another. Non- Homologous pairs of chromosomes align independently from one another.
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Anaphase I of Meiosis
Definition
Phase where Centromeres do not divide. They are pulled as unit to the sides of the cell.
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Telephase I of Meiosis
Definition
Phase where cell divides and two cells are produced. Have reduced the number of chromosomes in each cell.
Term
Interphase II and Prophase II of Meiosis
Definition
Two Phases where nothing new is happening from the previous phase
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Metaphase II of Meiosis
Definition
Phase where chromosomes align in the middle part of the cell. Alignment of non=homologous chromosomes is independent of one another. Spindle fibers form and attach to centromere
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Anaphase II of Meiosis
Definition
Phase where centromeres divide releasing two strains of chromosomes from one another so they can be pulled to opposite sides of cell
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Telephase II of Meiosis
Definition
Phase where each cell divides so there are four cells total.
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Synapsis
Definition
Paring of homologous chromosomes
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Crossing over
Definition
Physical exchange of DNA between homologous chromosomes only. Only occurs in Meiosis
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Haploid
Definition
One half of chromosomal compliment (number)
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Result of Meiosis (2 things)
Definition
1.) four cells are produced, each has the haploid chromosome number
2.) Each daughter cell is genetically different from the parent cell and from one another
Term
Protein
Definition
Macromolecule consisting of amino acids that is functional in the body. may consist of 2 or more polypeptides
Term
Transcription
Definition
The formation of messenger RNA
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Codon
Definition
Triplet sequence of nucleotides that specifies a particular amino acid.
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Anticodon
Definition
Triplet sequence of nucleotides that serves to bond a transfer RNA to a codon of mRNA
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Mutations
Definition
the only way to introduce new allele variants into a species
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Point Mutations
Definition
Change in one nucleotide, arises by an error in replication
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Chromosomal Mutation
Definition
The position of a gene on a chromosome may be important in its expression. Change in the position of the genes may change its phenotypic expression
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Discontinuous Variation (Phenotypic)
Definition
Traits that show only a few phenotypes. Typically controlled by one gene
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Continuous Variation (Phenotypic)
Definition
Usually a great variety of phenotype. Polygenic.
Term
Polygenic
Definition
Two or more genes interacting to produce a trait.
Term
((a)(a+1)/2)^G
Definition
Formula for calculating the number of genotypes in a polygenic system. A = # of alleles of a gene. G = number of genes we are considering simultaneously.
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Heritablility
Definition
Relative amount of phenotypic variation due to genotypic variation
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Gene pool
Definition
The total store of genes or alleles in a population or species.
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Population
Definition
Community of individuals in which matings typically occur
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Evolution
Definition
Change in allele frequency over time.
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Allele Frequency
Definition
Proportion of a particular allele relative to all alleles of a gene
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Hardy-Weinberg Theorem
Definition
Both allele frequencies and genotype frequencies do not change over time if certain conditions are met. Establishes the situation in which evolution will not occur.
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Conditions/Assumptions of Hardy-Weinberg Theorem
Definition
1) Assume that there is random mating within a population
2)infinitely large population size
3) No natural Selection
4) No migration (no one leaves/enters)
5) No gene undergoes mutation
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Posititve assertive Mating
Definition
Matings between individuals of similar phenotypes and genotypes
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Negative assertive mating
Definition
Mating with individuals not related to you.
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Four forces or mechanisms of Evolution
Definition
Mutation, Gene Flow, Gentic drift, Natural Selection
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Species
Definition
A group of actually potentially interbreeding organisms that are reproductively isolated from other such groups
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Genetic Drift
Definition
Evolution due to random factors
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Flounder Effect
Definition
Change in allele frequency due to sudden reduction in population size
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Fitness
Definition
Relative reproductive success.
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Adaptation
Definition
Result of natural selection. It is an increase in the frequency of traits in a population or species that allows organisms to survive their environmental stresses
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Gradualism
Definition
Evolution is a continuous process, and natural selection principle in speciation
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Punctuated Equilibrium
Definition
Evolution is a discontinuous process and evolution involves periods of rapid speciation followed by long periods of stasis within a species. it characterizes the mode of orgin of species.
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Polymorphism
Definition
The situation in a species or population where there are 2 or more alleles of a gene, and at least 2 of the alleles have frequencies greater than or equal to 1%.
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Balanced Polymorphism
Definition
situation where there are 2 or more alleles of a gene in a population or species, and at least 2 of the alleles have frequencies equal to or greater than 1%.
Term
Thymine
Definition
Base part of DNA Replication but not RNA
Term
Regulatory Proteins
Definition
Genes code for the production of genes proteins that influence the action of other genes
Term
46
Definition
Number of Chromosomes in a sematic cell of a human.
Term
48
Definition
Number of Cells in chromosome of a chimpanzee
Term
Nucleotide
Definition
Composed of sugar, phosphate, and one of the bases.
Term
20
Definition
Number of amino acids there are
Term
64
Definition
Number of Codons there are
Term
Charles Lyell
Definition
Person associated with the theory of uniformitinarism
Term
Uracil
Definition
The codon that replaces Thymine and mRNA
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