3. Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Section 1: Meiosis
Section 2: Mendelian Genetics
Section 3: Gene Linkage and Polyploidy
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4. Chromosomes and Chromosome Number
Section 1
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Meiosis
Chromosomes and Chromosome Number
Human body cells have 46 chromosomes
Each parent contributes 23 chromosomes
Homologous chromosomes—one of two paired chromosomes, one from each parent

5. Chromosomes and Chromosome Number
Section 1
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Meiosis
Chromosomes and Chromosome Number
Same length
Same centromere position
Carry genes that control the same inherited traits

6. Haploid and Diploid Cells
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Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Meiosis
Haploid and Diploid Cells
An organism produces gametes to maintain the same number of chromosomes from generation to generation.
Human gametes contain 23 chromosomes.
A cell with n chromosomes is called a haploid cell.
A cell that contains 2n chromosomes is called a diploid cell.

7. The sexual life cycle in animals involves meiosis.
Section 1
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Meiosis
Meiosis I
The sexual life cycle in animals involves meiosis.
Meiosis produces gametes.
When gametes
combine in fertilization, the number of
chromosomes is restored.

8. Section 1
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Meiosis
Stages of Meiosis I
Reduces the chromosome number by half through the separation of homologous chromosomes
Involves two consecutive cell divisions called meiosis I and meiosis II

9. Chromosomes replicate.
Section 1
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Meiosis
Meiosis I
Interphase
Chromosomes replicate.
Chromatin condenses.
Interphase

10. Pairing of homologous chromosomes occurs.
Section 1
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Meiosis
Meiosis I
Prophase I
Pairing of homologous chromosomes occurs.
Each chromosome consists of two chromatids.
Prophase I
The nuclear envelope breaks down.
Spindles form.

11. Crossing over produces exchange of genetic information.
Section 1
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Meiosis
Meiosis I
Prophase I
Crossing over produces exchange of genetic information.
Crossing over—chromosomal segments are exchanged between a pair of homologous chromosomes.

12. Chromosome centromeres attach to spindle fibers.
Section 1
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Meiosis
Meiosis I
Metaphase I
Chromosome centromeres attach to spindle fibers.
Metaphase I
Homologous chromosomes line up at the equator.

13. Homologous chromosomes separate and move
Section 1
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Meiosis
Meiosis I
Anaphase I
Homologous chromosomes separate and move
to opposite poles of the cell.
Anaphase I

14. The spindles break down.
Section 1
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Meiosis
Meiosis I
Telophase I
The spindles break down.
Telophase I
Chromosomes uncoil and form two nuclei.
The cell divides.

15. A second set of phases begins
Section 1
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Meiosis
Meiosis II
Prophase II
A second set of phases begins
as the spindle apparatus forms and the
chromosomes condense.
Prophase II

16. A haploid number of chromosomes
Section 1
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Meiosis
Meiosis II
Metaphase II
A haploid number of chromosomes
line up at the equator.
Metaphase II

17. The sister chromatids are
Section 1
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Meiosis
Meiosis II
Anaphase II
The sister chromatids are
pulled apart at the centromere by spindle
fibers and move toward the opposite poles
of the cell.
Anaphase II

18. The chromosomes reach the poles, and
Section 1
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Meiosis
Meiosis II
Telophase II
The chromosomes reach the poles, and
the nuclear membrane and nuclei reform.
Telophase II

19. Section 1
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Meiosis
Meiosis II
Cytokinesis results in four haploid cells, each with n number of chromosomes.
Cytokinesis

20. Section 1
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics

21. The Importance of Meiosis
Section 1
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Meiosis
The Importance of Meiosis
Meiosis consists of two sets of divisions
Produces four haploid daughter cells that are not identical
Results in genetic variation

22. Chapter Table 10.1 Mitosis and Meiosis
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Table 10.1 Mitosis and Meiosis

23. Meiosis Provides Variation
Section 1
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Meiosis
Meiosis Provides Variation
Depending on how the chromosomes line up at the equator, four gametes with four different combinations of chromosomes can result.
Genetic variation also is produced during crossing over and during fertilization, when gametes randomly combine.

24. Sexual Reproduction v. Asexual Reproduction
Section 1
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Meiosis
Sexual Reproduction v. Asexual Reproduction
Asexual reproduction
The organism inherits all of its chromosomes from a single parent.
The new individual is genetically identical to its parent.
Sexual reproduction
Beneficial genes multiply faster over time.

25. Which symbol is used to represent the
Chapter
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Chapter Diagnostic Questions
Which symbol is used to represent the
number of chromosomes in a gamete? # x r n A B C D
CDQ 1

26. Segments of DNA that control the production
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Section 1 Formative Questions
Segments of DNA that control the production
of proteins are called _______.
chromatids
chromosomes
genes
traits A B C D
FQ 1

27. What is the term for a pair of chromosomes
Chapter
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Section 1 Formative Questions
What is the term for a pair of chromosomes
that have the same length, same centromere
position, and carry genes that control the same
traits?
diploid
heterozygous
homozygous
homologous A B C D
FQ 2

28. Chapter
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Section 1 Formative Questions
How does the number of chromosomes in gametes compare with the number of chromosomes in body cells?
Gametes have 1/4 the number of chromosomes.
Gametes have 1/2 the number of chromosomes.
Gametes have the same number of chromosomes.
Gametes have twice as many chromosomes. A B C D
FQ 3

29. What type of organisms only reproduce asexually?
Chapter
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Section 1 Formative Questions
What type of organisms only reproduce
asexually?
bacteria
protists
plants
simple animals A B C D
FQ 4

30. Two genes on the same chromosome may become separated during meiosis.
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Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Section 3 Formative Questions
Two genes on the same chromosome may
become separated during meiosis.
true
false A B
FQ 9

31. How many chromosomes would a cell have
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Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Chapter Assessment Questions
How many chromosomes would a cell have
during metaphase I of meiosis if it has 12
chromosomes during interphase? 6 12 24 36 A B C D
CAQ 1

32. Which stage of meiosis is illustrated?
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Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Chapter Assessment Questions
Which stage of meiosis is illustrated?
prophase I
interphase
anaphase I
anaphase II A B C D
CAQ 2

33. What is the next step for the chromosomes illustrated?
Chapter
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Chapter Assessment Questions
What is the next step for the chromosomes illustrated?
Chromosomes replicate.
Chromosomes move to opposite poles.
Chromosomes uncoil and form two nuclei.
Chromosomes line up at the equator. A B C D
CAQ 3

34. What is this process called?
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Standardized Test Practice
What is this process called?
fertilization
gamete formation
inheritance
reproduction A B C D
STP 1

35. Standardized Test Practice
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Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Standardized Test Practice
Before meiosis I, the sister chromatids of this chromosome were identical. What process caused a change in a section of one chromatid?
DNA replication
crossing over
synapsis
telophase A B C D
STP 2

36. At what stage is the chromosome number reduced from 2n to n?
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Sexual Reproduction and Genetics
Standardized Test Practice
At what stage is the chromosome number reduced from 2n to n?
prophase I
metaphase I
anaphase I
meiosis II A B C D
STP 3