Study Guide
Chapter 16 Cellular Reproduction
Chapter 16.1/16.2/16.3
Chapter 16.1/16.2/16.3
- describe the general stages of the cell cycle (G1, S, G2, Mitosis, Cytokinesis)
- define the terms: DNA, chromosome, chromatin, chromatid, histones, centromere, homologous chromosomes, autosomes, haploid, diploid, polyploid
- explain the purpose of a karyotype and be able to interpret it
- identify and explain the phases of mitosis and meiosis
- explain the difference between mitosis in animal and plant cells
- explain the process of nondisjunction (monosomy, trisomy)
- define the terms associated in meiosis: crossing over, tetrad, synapsis