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a.
To determine:
The mechanism that prevents the end-to-end fusion of chromosomes.
Introduction:
The chromosomes are condensed structures that are formed during the early phases of cell division from the loose network of chromatin thread and then regain their original structure after being divided into daughter cells.
b.
To determine:
The effect of X-rays on the chromosomal fragments.
Introduction:
Meiosis, also known as the reductional division, is the second type of cell division that takes place in eukaryotes. The cell division is marked by a decrease in the chromosome number to half. This type of cell division allows the recombination of the genes on the chromosomes to produce a zygote. The two diploid cells undergo division to produce four haploid daughter cells.
c.
To determine:
The reason due to which chromosomal fusion act as a bridge during mitosis.
Introduction:
The mitosis is divided into four stages that are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. Anaphase is the third stage of mitosis where the centromeres split and carry chromosomes to their respective poles through attachment with spindle fibres.
d.
To determine:
The events that take place during mitotic anaphase on the chromosomal fragment.
Introduction:
Anaphase is the stage in meiosis and mitosis which is characterized by the separation of the two arms of the chromosomes due to the contraction of spindle fibres and then moves the chromosomes at respective poles from where they can be distributed to separate cells during telophase.
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Chapter 11 Solutions
Genetics: From Genes to Genomes, 5th edition
- During meiotic prophase in a eukaryotic cell, Spo11 initiates recombination by causing a double-strand break in DNA between Gene A and Gene B on one sister chromatid. Which of these events will occur prior to formation of a Holliday junction? A) A heteroduplex forms due to pairing of Gene A and Gene B. B) Resolvase cuts all four chromatids. C) Spo11 causes a double-strand break in a nonsister chromatid. D) Strand invasion causes one strand of the uncut chromatid to form a D loop. E) Branch migration lengthens the heteroduplex region to include Gene A and Genearrow_forwardHundreds of DNA double strand breaks are created by SPO11, a topoisomerase type II like protein. (i) Draw and explain how SPO11 can generate double strand breaks. (ii) What would be the consequences to the outcome of meiosis if SPO11 is absent? Explain your reason.arrow_forwardIf a gamete of an unknown animal species has 18 chromosomes, how many chromatids are at anaphase I? If a gamete of an unknown animal species has 18 chromosomes, how many chromatids are at telophase II? If a gamete of an unknown animal species has 18 chromosomes, how many centromeres after prophase II? If a gamete of an unknown animal species has 18 chromosomes, how many chromosomes are in after anaphase II? If a gamete of an unknown animal species has 18 chromosomes, how many chromosomes are in at metaphase I? PLEASE ANSWER ALL OF THEM THEY ARE ALL CONNECTED, THANK YOU!arrow_forward
- In mammals, individuals with two X chromosomes usually de-activate one of the X chromosomes inside most of the organism's clls. The de-activated X chromosome is called a Barr body, and almost no transcription occurs from it. You would expect the Barr body to be composed of 1.) euchromatin 2.) RNA 3.) heterochromatin 4.) single-stranded DNAarrow_forwardFor below problem, consider a diploid cell that contains three pairs of chromosomes designated AA, BB, and CC. Each pair contains a maternal and a paternal member (e.g., Am and Ap). Using these designations, demonstrate your understanding of mitosis and meiosis by drawing chromatid combinations as requested. Be sure to indicate when chromatids are paired as a result of replication and/or synapsis. You may wish to use a large piece of brown manila wrapping paper or a cut-up paper grocery bag for this project and to work in partnership with another student. We recommend cooperative learning as an efficacious way to develop the skills you will need for solving the problems presented throughout this text. Question: Assume that each gamete resulting from Problem 29 fuses, in fertilization, with a normal haploid gamete. What combinations will result? What percentage of zygotes will be diploid, containing one paternal and one maternal member of each chromosome pair?arrow_forwardAcross 12. 9.) one of two idéntical halves of a replicated chromosomes 15 17 12.) the structure that forms during cytokinesis in plants separating the two daughter cells 8 9. 10 13.) the condition of halving more than two sets of chromosomes per. 11 12 13 |14 Down 4.) the complex of DNA and prótein that makes up eukaryotic chromosomes 15 16 17 18 5.) the condition of having one set of chromosomes (n) per nucleus 19 20 7.) the chromosome complex formed by the synapsis of a pair of homologous 4.arrow_forward
- Mitotic nondisjunction can occur, particularly in tumor cells. Assume a single nondisjunction event involving the X chromosome occurs in a cell undergoing mitosis in a human female. First, consider the daughter cell with the smaller number of chromosomes: How many total chromosomes will this cell have? How many X chromosomes will this cell have? Next, consider the daughter cell with the larger number of chromosomes: How many total chromosomes will this cell have? How many X chromosomes will this cell have?arrow_forwardIn a turtle species, a diploid cell in the G1 phase of the cell cycle contains 22 picograms of DNA (picogram is a measure of the total mass of the DNA present). How much DNA is present in a cell of the same species at prophase II of meiosis (prophase of the second meiotic division)?arrow_forwardA somatic cell has the genotype DdEe. All chromosomes in this organism are metacentric. Show metaphase and the results of mitosis if the D and E locus are linked on the same chromosome in trans configuration. A sexually reproducing organism has the following phenotype DdEeAaTt: The D and E loci are on the same arm of a metacentric chromosome in cis configuration. The A locus is on the long arm of an acrocentric chromosome and the T locus is on a telocentric chromosome. 2.1. What is the haploid number of this organism? 2.2. Using diagrams show a ceii at metaphase of mitosis and show the results of mitosis.arrow_forward
- Variations in Chromosome NumberAneuploidy Describe the process of nondisjunction and explain when it takes place during cell division.arrow_forwardWhat are sister chromatids? What is the process that forms two sister chromatids from a single chromosome? Explain how this process works.arrow_forwardSomatic cells in organisms of a certain diploid plant species normally have 14 chromosomes. The chromosomes in the gametes are numbered from 1 through 7. Rarely, zygotes are formed that contain more or fewer than 14 chromosomes. A zygote that has the chromosome composition 111 22 33 44 555 66 77 is 1. A.) Anueploid or B.)Euploid , and its chromosome complement can be described as 2. A). trisomic , B.)allotriploid , C. autotriploid for chromosomes 1 and 5. Pick the correct letter for 1 and 2.arrow_forward
- Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Co...BiologyISBN:9781305251052Author:Michael CummingsPublisher:Cengage Learning
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