BISC 220Lg Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Homologous Chromosome, Synaptonemal Complex, Sister Chromatids

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When cells are dividing, somatic cells contain 46 chromosomes in 23 pairs (diploid) Generates a new individual that is genetically identical to the parent. Variation is generated by random mutations or environmental effects. Bacteria: can adapt very quickly because they reproduce quickly. Green image: group of cells dividing by mitosis and will bud off on its merry way. Two parents each contribute a cell (gamete) that fuse during fertilization to produce an individual that is genetically different from each parent. Half the genetic material from either parent. Genetic variety is greater and less damaging than in mitosis. Not to say that mitosis is not important. Multicellular diploid adults (2n=46) meiosis sperm meets egg (each have haploid) fertilization forms diploid zygote (2n=46) During synapsis, they are arranged into pairs. Each chromosome is comprised of two sister chromatids. Have a synaptonemal complex: a complex set of proteins that holds the homologous chromosome together. Prophase 1: synapsis takes place, where homologous chromosomes pair.

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