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Final Review: Other Stuff
Based on the 2008 McDougal Littel Biology Textbook
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Biology
9th Grade
01/17/2010

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What is the difference between autosomes and sex chromosomes?
Definition
Autosomes- Chromosomes 1-22, contain genes for characteristics not directly related to the sex of an organism Sex chromosomes- directly control the development of sexual characteristics.
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Is this the karyotype of a male of female? How many chromosomes will diploid cells of this person have? Somatic cells ? Haploid?

Definition

Karyotype of a male.

Diploid- 46

Somatic- 49

Haploid- 23

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What is gametogenesis?
Definition
The production of gametes
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What is the production of sperm called? What is the production of eggs called?
Definition
Spermatogenesis, Oogenesis
Term
True or False. Only one egg and three polar bodies are formed during egg production.
Definition
True
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Name these parts of the Microscope

Definition

1.Eyepiece, 2. Nosepiece, 3. Low-power Objective lens, 4. Scanning objective lens, 5. High power objective lens, 6. Stage clips, 7. Diaphragm ,8. Light source, 9. Lens, 10. Arm, 11. Stage, 12. Coarse adjustment, 13. Fine Adjustment, 14. Base

(note: Page R8 in the textbook has a diagram that you can study)

Term
1. 1 km = ___m
2. 4 m = ____ cm
3. 100 hm = ____ km
4. 50 dm = ___ dam
Definition
1. 1000 m
2. 400 cm
3. 10 km
4. .5 dam
(note: there is a chart on the study guide that is helpful)
Term
What happens during synapsis?
Definition
Homologous chromosomes align.
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What is a tetrad?
Definition
A pair of aligned Chromosomes during synapsis
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What happens during crossing over?
Definition
Homologous chromosomes exchange genes
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