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Self-Made Study Questions for BMS110 Exam over Ch 18,19,20
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10/05/2011

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What where HeLA Cells
Definition
first line of human cancer cells, been dividing since 1951
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Parts of the Life Cycle (not cell cycle)
Definition
Grow, Develop, Maintain themselves, Reproduce
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Mitosis - Type of cells, function
Definition
Somatic (body) cells,
For Growth, repair, replace worn out/dead cells.
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Chromatin Defined
Definition
All DNA wrapped around proteins, considered the term for it when its not condensed?
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Chromosome Number for humans
Definition
46 Total Chromosomes: 23 Pairs
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Define Diploid
Definition
"2n" Two sets of chromosomes (one set of 23 from each parent)
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Define Haploid
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"1n" hap think half.... only 1 set of 23 chromsomes, as in gametes.
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Sex Chromosome Pair number
Definition
23
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Sex Chromosome: Males are ______ and
Females are ______
Definition
Males XY, females XX.
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Define Homologous Chromosomes
Definition
Paired corresponding chromosomes, identical
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Meiosis - Type of cells, function
Definition
Germ cells, first stage of reproduction
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Chromosome Defined.
Definition
each individual strand can't see until prophase.
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Gene defined
Definition
Segment of DNA, usually associated with a particular trait.
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What is a Histone
Definition
the protein your DNA wraps around - can be loose or the packed chromosome wrap.
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What is a centromere
Definition
Holds the copied sister chromatids together during mitosis
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P arm and Q arm?
Definition
P arm is above centromere on chromosome
Q arm is below.
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Stages of Cell Cycle :
Definition
Interphase (g1,s,g2) and Mitosis (PMAT)
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G1 phase, characteristics
Definition
Growth cell just finished dividing
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S phase, characteristic
Definition
"Synthesis" The DNA is copied.
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G2 phase, characteristics
Definition
further prep for dividing, building proteins ect
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Cytokinesis
Definition
Cytoplasm divides, pinched off by actin.
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Cleavage Furrow
Definition
the pinched in spot you see as cytokinesis begins to occur.
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Order of Mitosis phases
Definition
"PMAT" Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telaphase
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At what stage of the cell cycle can you see the chromosomes
Definition
M phase (only when they are condensed.)
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What is the "wing" or half of a chromosome called.
Definition
Chromatid
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When is DNA copied
Definition
S phase of interphase
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the spindle attaches at
Definition
the centromere on the chromosome AND the centrosome at the end of the cell.
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Prophase:
Definition
chromatin condense, centrosome duplicates, nucleus begins to dissolve, centrosomes move to ends
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Metaphase
Definition
easiest... spindles all attached chromosomes pulled into line at center of cell (metaphasic plate).
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Anaphase:
Definition
split chromosomes are pulled to the pole regions (centrosomes)
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Telophase:
Definition
chromsomes unpack become unable to see them, nucleus starts to reappear.
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What stage of mitosis shows the chromsomes just begining to separate
Definition
Anaphase (telephase would be the pinching off part)(metaphase would be lined up)
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T/F Irradiated food isn't actually radioactive
Definition
true
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Meiosis Cycle
Definition
g1, s, g2 THEN primary undergoes Meiosis 1 (separates 23 pairs creating haploid secondary cells) THEN Meiosis 2 (now 4 gametes)
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Where does oogenesis stop
Definition
waits at metaphase 2 for fertilization
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Name of the oocytes the get eventually broken down
Definition
polar bodies
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When does Crossing over occur
Definition
prophase 1
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Disjunction
Definition
when the pairs separate 2 to the 23rd possible combinations
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Nonsister chromatids are not identical: T/F
Definition
true
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Chromosome number in Prophase 2
Definition
1n. They are haploid now.
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Amount of genes effecting skin color? what type of trait is this?
Definition
more than 100, polygenic trait
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Define Locus
Definition
specific location of a gene. ie "the p (top) arm of the X chromosome"
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Allele
Definition
a version of a gene. usually the dominant allele is shown.
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Homozygous Condition
Definition
same allele (gene/trait) on both sides
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Heterozygous Condition
Definition
Different allele (gene/trait) on each side.
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Homozygous dominant? Homozygous recessive? Heterozygous?
Definition
HD is AA, HR is aa, and H is Aa
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Genotype v. Phenotype
Definition
genotype is what genes you have, phenotype is the obvservable traits
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Segregation
Definition
the separation of gamete pairs during meiosis
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Mono-Hybrid Cross uses
Definition
Bb x Bb always gets 3:1 dominant:recessive
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Cc with Cc
Definition
1/4 CC 1/2 Cc 1/4 cc...75% shows dominant, 1:2:1
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CC with cc
Definition
all will show dominant C trait
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Test cross is? Results?
Definition
cross org with homozygous recessive (aa).
if kids Aa, parent was AA, if some show some don't parent was Aa.
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2 Trait crosses between heteros
Definition
9:3:3:1
9 both dom; 3-1 dom 1 rec; 3- 1dom1rec; 1 both recessive
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If Ee and ee crossed, what percent chance of dominant showing.
Definition
50% (Ee,Ee,ee,ee)
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What is pleiotropy; example?
Definition
wide ranging effects from one gene (sickle cell anemia example... one change causes lots of symptoms)
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Codominance? Example?
Definition
both traits can be expressed. Blood Type..AB gene combo is AB blood. both are dominant genes.
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What is a multiple allele system? Example?
Definition
Where one allele/locus has more than just 2 options. EX: blood type gene can be, A,B,or O (AA is A, AB is AB, BB is B, OO is O etc) OR EYE COLOR
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What is Penetrance.
Definition
probability that someone who gets a gene will have the phenotype associated with it. (Low means doesn't show)
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Example of 100% penatrance
Definition
Cystic Fibrosis. homorecessive and 100%!
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Example of low peneatrance
Definition
Polydactyly (doesn't always show even when homozygous for trait
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What is a polygenic Trait?
Definition
several genes cause one phenotype. think skin color or eye color.
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Continous Variation?
Definition
a wide range of differences...like skin color or height
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What is a multifactorial trait?
Definition
multiple factors. Genes and Environment.
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Locus Defined
Definition
a particular location on a certain chromsome
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When does crossing over occur?
Definition
meiosis
Term
Diploid cells have what kind of pairs. And how many alleles
Definition
homologous pairs (1 from each parent)
that is two alleles per pair
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Linkage in genes is?
Definition
short distance on a chromosome makes them less likely to be separated on MORE likely to stay together.
Term
In a dihybrid cross, chance of a recessive showing?
Definition
1/16. Remember its 9:3:3:1....
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Crossing over occurs between?
Definition
Homologous non-sister chromatids. (1-1 or 20-20 ect)
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Part of Centromere where spindle attaches on each side?
Definition
kinetochore (might be a bonus question)
Term
The p arm is on top/bottom?
The q arm is on top/bottom?
Definition
p is on top. (remember top has "p" in it)
q arm is on bottom
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What are cells treated with to "pause" mitosis?
Definition
colchicine
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At what stage does colchicine pause the cells for karyotypeing?
Definition
Metaphase.
Term
3 Human Chromosome Classifications
Definition
Metacentric: equal on both
Sub-Metacentric: p arm is shorter
acrocentric: p arm is almost non-existant
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order of chromosome numbering?
Definition
1 is largest 22 is smallest then sex chromosomes.
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Which sex chromosome has more nonsexual traits?
Definition
X, which is why guys need one too
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Big chromsome duplication is more/less dangerous than smaller ones.
Definition
More lethal think about amount of dna involved.
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Sex chromosome in eggs?
Definition
X, this is why males determine sex, only the sperm can have the Y
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What is "X inactivation"
Definition
in females the extra x chromsome turned off
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What is a Barr body?
Definition
the condensed, turned off X chromosome from "X inactivation".
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2 Types of Sex Linked Traits and examples
Definition
Sex Influence: more often in one gender
example: baldness
Sex limited: only on one gender
example: breasts, beards etc
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Identify symbols on Pedigree Chart
Definition
Men=square, woman=circle, shows trait is filled in, carrier has dot
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Genetic abnormality vs genetic disorder
Definition
genetic abnormality is JUST a deviation from normal like blue eyes, a genetic disorder ACTUALLY shows mild to severe medical problems.
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Define Syndrome
Definition
a set of symptoms that usually occur together and characterize a disorder
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How many lethal genes humans usually have
Definition
3 to 8 lethal genes, somehow males more likely.
Term
A filled in circle on a pedigree chart means
Definition
an affected female, x linked will have a dot in the center.
Term
2 Types of Genetic Disorders
Definition
Autosomal Recessive, Autosomal Dominant
Term
Examples of Autosomal Recessive disorders and what it effects.
Definition
Cystic Fibrosis (CFTR gene)
Phenylketonuria (buildup of phenylalanine)
Tay-sachs Disease- lacks hexosamindase
Term
Examples of Autosomal Dominant Disorders and what they effect
Definition
Huntingtons Disease - chromsome 4 mutation
Marfan Syndrome - short fibrillin protein
Achondroplasia - cartilage not dev (dwarf)
Familial hypercholesterolemia - high blood cholesterol.
Term
If a pedigree diagram shows affected ppl skiping a generation
Definition
usually its autosomal recessive.
Term
X-Linked Disorders listed
Definition
Hemophilia-A clot protein factor 8
Hemophilia-B cloting protein factor 9
Duchenne Muscular dystrophy - dystrophin
r/g colorblind - protein opsin
testicular feminizing - xy person looks like female externals, mutated x
Term
DOMINANT x linked disorder
Definition
faulty enamel trait
Term
Marfan syndrome is x-linked/autosomal and recessive/dominmant
Definition
autosomal dominant
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3 Changes you can see on Karyotype
Definition
Deletion, duplication, COMPLETE translocation
Term
Changes you can't see on Karyotype
Definition
Reciprocal Translocation, inversion, gene mutation
Term
Define gene mutation
Definition
change to one or more nucleiotides
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define deletion (gene mutation)
Definition
part of chromosome is lost
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Example of deletion mutation
Definition
Cri-du-chat "sounds like cat" deletion on chromosome 5
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Would inversion be visible on a karyotype
Definition
NO.
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Define Euploid
Definition
have a multiple of 23 chromosomes. eu means "normal".
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Define Anueploidy
Definition
not an exact multiple of 23, "one chromo off".. anue "not normal"
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Trisomy
Definition
triplication of one chromosome 2n+1
Term
monosomy
Definition
the absence of one chromosome 2n-1
Term
polyploidy
Definition
3,4 or more sets of 23 chromosomes
Term
triploidy
Definition
69 chromos, 3 sets
Term
tetraploidy
Definition
92 chromsomes
Term
Disjunction
Definition
all chromosomes line up and pull apart
Term
nondisjunction
Definition
when one ore more pairs of chromosomes fails to seperate and go to the correct side. (trisomy or monosomy)
Term
Down syndrome is an example of
Definition
trisomy 21 (an extra chromsome 21)
Term
Turner Syndrome details and genotype
Definition
XO, missing x chromosome,
Term
Poly-X or Metafemale syndrome details and genotype
Definition
XXX or XXXX
Term
Klinefelter Syndrome genotype
Definition
XXY
Term
Jacobs Syndrome genotype
Definition
XYY
Term
Diploid is _n
Definition
2n
Term
triploid is _n
Definition
3n
Term
tetraploid is _n
Definition
4n
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