Ch 12 Mendelian Genetics and Beyond w/ Meiosis

Ch 12 Mendelian Genetics and Beyond w/ Meiosis

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Biology

9th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is a genotype?

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A genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, represented by the alleles it possesses, such as 'Bb' or 'RR'.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

Back

Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis is the process that produces gametes (sex cells) with half the number of chromosomes.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are gametes?

Back

Gametes are sex cells (sperm and egg) that carry half the genetic information of an organism.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are somatic cells?

Back

Somatic cells are all body cells except for gametes; they contain the full set of chromosomes.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If a person has a genotype of RR, what alleles do their gametes carry?

Back

All gametes will carry the R allele.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What blood type can a person with O+ receive?

Back

A person with O+ can receive O- blood.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of meiosis?

Back

The purpose of meiosis is to produce gametes for sexual reproduction, ensuring genetic diversity.

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