Cell Division (LC 2026) (Leaving Cert Biology): Flashcards
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Where chromosomes are found
Where chromosomes are found
In the nucleus of a cell
What chromosomes are made of
What chromosomes are made of
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and proteins
Sugar found in DNA
Sugar found in DNA
Deoxyribose
Chromatin definition
Chromatin definition
Long, thin threads of stretched chromosomes during interphase
Gene definition
Gene definition
Section of DNA with instructions for protein formation
Genes as units of inheritance
Genes as units of inheritance
Carry traits from parents to offspring
Genome definition
Genome definition
All the genes in an organism
Chromosome number in human somatic cells
Chromosome number in human somatic cells
46 chromosomes in 23 pairs
Chromosome number in human sex cells
Chromosome number in human sex cells
23 chromosomes
Autosomes definition
Autosomes definition
First 22 pairs of chromosomes; control cell functions
Sex chromosomes function
Sex chromosomes function
23rd pair; determine an individual's gender
Somatic cells definition
Somatic cells definition
Body cells not involved in reproduction
One function of chromosomes
One function of chromosomes
Control cell activity