Homologous Chromosomes and Genetic Terms

Homologous Chromosomes and Genetic Terms

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Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explains key genetic terms such as diploid, haploid, and homologous chromosomes. It describes how chromosomes and genes are organized in organisms, using examples of made-up organisms to illustrate these concepts. The tutorial also covers how genetic information is transferred from parents to offspring, emphasizing the importance of having a complete set of chromosomes. Definitions and examples of diploid and haploid are provided, along with a detailed explanation of homologous chromosomes and their characteristics.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the terms that often confuse students in this chapter?

Genes, alleles, and traits

DNA, RNA, and proteins

Mitosis, meiosis, and cytokinesis

Diploid, haploid, and homologous chromosomes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the made-up organism example, how many chromosomes are represented in its body cell nucleus?

Two chromosomes

Four chromosomes

Six chromosomes

Eight chromosomes

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the organism have two genes for body color?

To provide backup in case one gene fails

To ensure genetic diversity

Because it receives one gene from each parent

To allow for different color expressions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What must each parent provide to form a viable offspring?

Two identical chromosomes

One set of chromosomes

Three sets of chromosomes

Four random chromosomes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the term 'diploid' refer to in an organism?

One set of chromosomes

Three sets of chromosomes

Two sets of chromosomes

Four sets of chromosomes

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the haploid number represented in terms of the diploid number?

N = 4N

N = 3N

N = 2N / 2

N = 2N

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What defines homologous chromosomes?

Same length, same centromere position, and same gene loci

Different lengths, different centromere positions, and different gene loci

Same length, different centromere positions, and same gene loci

Different lengths, same centromere positions, and different gene loci

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