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Chapter 8. Cell Reproduction. 8-1. Chromosomes. DNA. Long, thin molecule that stores genetic information Instructions for Life. Chromosomes. DNA coiled up This happens during cell division. Histones. Proteins that the DNA wraps around to make chromosomes. Chromatid.
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Chapter 8 Cell Reproduction
8-1 Chromosomes
DNA • Long, thin molecule that stores genetic information • Instructions for Life
Chromosomes • DNA coiled up • This happens during cell division
Histones • Proteins that the DNA wraps around to make chromosomes
Chromatid • Each half of a chromosome • “sister chromatids” = chromosome
Centromere • Holds chromatids together until they separate during cell division
Chromatin • Less tightly coiled DNA/protein • Happens when the cell is NOT dividing so the information can be used
Chromosome Numbers • Each species has its own number of chromosomes in each cell • Ex: Fruit Flies = 8 Carrot = 18 Cat = 32 Human = 46
Two Types of Chromosomes • 1. Sex chromosomes • 2. autosomes
Sex Chromosomes • Chromosomes that determine if an animal is a male or a female • Females = X and X • Males = X and Y
Autosome • All other chromosomes that do not determine the sex of an animal • Each cell has two copies of each autosome • Example: DNA for eye color
Homologous Chromosomes • The two copies of each autosome • Same size and shape • Carry genes for the same traits (for example blue eye color)
Karyotype • A picture of homologous chromosomes
Diploid • Cells with two sets of chromosomes
Haploid • One set of chromosomes • Ex: human sperm and egg cells
Chapter 8.3 Meiosis
Types of Reproduction • Asexual reproduction • Produce offspring with only ONE parent • “babies” are identical to parent • Sexual reproduction • Produce offspring by meiosis and the joining of the sperm and egg • “babies” are NOT identical to parents
Meiosis • New cells have half the number of chromosomes • Gametes • Reproductive cells (sperm and egg)
Key Points • Meiosis must happen so when the sperm and egg join to create a new organism, it has the correct number of chromosomes. • Examples: • Human = 46 • Egg = 23 • Sperm = 23 • Egg + Sperm = baby • 23 + 23 = 46
Meiosis I. (very similar to mitosis) • Prophase I. • DNA coils into chromosomes • Each chromosome lines up with its homologue (the similar chromosomes) • Synapsis: pairing of homologous chromosomes • Each pair is called a tetrad • Crossing-over: may occur where pieces of one chromosome break off and attach to the other chromosome genetic recombination
Metaphase I. • Tetrads line up along the middle of the cell
Anaphase I. • Each homologous chromosome of each tetrad moves to opposite ends of the cell
Telophase I. • Cell divides creating 2 new cells each with a haploid number of chromosomes (1/2 the original number of chromosomes, but 2 copies of each)
Meiosis II. (DNA does NOT get copied first) • Prophase II. • Chromosomes begin to move
Metaphase II. • Chromosomes move to the cell’s midline
Anaphase II. • Chromatids separate and move to opposite ends of the cell
Telophase II. • Four new cells form with ½ the original number of chromosomes
**Meiosis occurs ONLY IN REPRODUCTIVE ORGANS. • See Figure 8-12 page 155
Spermatogenesis: • Production of sperm cells • Oogenesis: • Production of egg cells