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Gene

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basic unit of a chromosome that controls a specific characteristic/trait

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Chromatin network

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chromosome material inside the nucleus when cells are NOT dividing (tangled mass)

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Chromosome

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linear collection of genes, made up of 2 chromatids joined by a centromere

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Chromatid

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individual strand of a chromosome

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Centromere

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joins 2 chromatids together

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Homologous chromosome

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pair of identical chromosomes, one from father (paternal) & one from mother (maternal)

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Bivalent

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2 homologous chromosomes intertwined

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Diploid chromosome number (2n)

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Double set of chromosomes that appear in each somatic cell

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Haploid chromosome number (n)

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Chromosome number of a gamete

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Autosomes

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normal body chromosomes (22pairs)

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Gonosomes (2)

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sex chromosomes; X and Y Male = XY Female = XX

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Karyotype

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complete set of chromosomes arranged in homologous pairs, according to size, number and shape

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Genome

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complete set of chromosomes with all the genes of an organism

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Fertilisation

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process where a sperm(n) fuse with an egg cell (n) to produce a zygote (2n)

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Zygote

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diploid fusion of sperm and egg

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Mitosis

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type of cell division where 2 identical cells are formed; chromosome number remains the same

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Meiosis

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reduction division; where gametes are formed

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Crossing over

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process for the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes

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Chiasma (ta)

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point where homologous chromosomes overlap to exchange genetic material

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Cytokinesis

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division of the cytoplasm

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Karyokinesis

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division of nucleus

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Mutations

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change in genetic composition (DNA) of an organism

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Down syndrome

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  • genetic disorder where chromosome pair 21 consist of an extra chromosome,
  • 47 instead of 46 chromosomes in cell
  • chromosomal mutation
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Somatic cells

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normal body cells; contains 46 chromosomes

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Gametes

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  • sex cells;
  • sperm(males); ova (female)
  • Plants: pollen = male gametes Ovules = female gametes
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Gonads

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  • sex organs that produces the gametes;
  • males testes;
  • females ovaries;
  • Plants: anther = male ovaries = female
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Non-disjunction

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when homologous chromosomes in a bivalent do not separate during Anaphase I

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Centrosome

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An organelle that is the main place where cell microtubules are organized.

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Centriole

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A bound pair of centrioles makes up a centrosome. Important in forming the spindle fibres for cell division.