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Basic Genetic StuffA. CHROMOSOMES- CYTOGENETICS
Metaphase Spread Metaphase was first observed in
1956. Chromosomes are visible in this
stage of cell division. The chromosome number in all
humans is 46. The metaphase spread procedure
is used in DNA analysis.
Metaphase Spread Used for scientists to examine
chromosomes. It is used during metaphase
because chromosomes are visible. This can be used for different
types of studies. Helpful for cancer research as
well.
Karyotype It is used to identify the length,
shape, and number of chromosomes in a certain cell.
The chromosomes are cut and arranged by their size.
They are arranged from tallest to shortest.
Autosomes Humans have 22 autosomes. The autosomes are from
chromosome number 1 to 22. They are organized in number by
their different size. They control the hereditary genes
of humans besides the sex gene.
Sex Chromosomes The sex chromosome is
chromosome number 23. Males have XY Females Have XX Mother passes down an X, and
males can pass down an X or Y gene.
Chromosome Anatomy-Chromosome #5Centromere- Constriction
The centromere is the center of the chromosome.
It holds the chromosome together. It is constricted and it helps form
the p and q arm.
P-arm The p-arm is the short arm of the
chromosome. It is called the p-arm because it is
petite. It is up on the karotype.
Q-Arm The q-arm is the long arm of the
chromosome. It is called the q- arm because q is
right after p. It is down on the karyotype.
Telomeres Telomeres are repetitive strands
of DNA. They are at the top and bottom of
every chromosome. Protects the chromosome from
breaking down.
Chromatids They are the arms of a
chromosome. They have to be duplicated to
become chromosomes. They fuse and become diploids.
Homo Sapiens Chromosome #5
Chromosome is one of the largest chromosomes.
It has a low gene density though.
Chromosome IdentificationIn three easy steps:
1: size 2: Binding pattern3: Centromere position
Chromosome Banding There are sets of strips on all the
chromosomes and all of the strips are unique
Each Strip contains DNA information that connects with other strips to make working functions throughout the body
Staining methods help identify specific bands/ chromosome segments
Permits individual chromosome identification
This is also known as the Bar Code
It is a way of identifying one or more short gene sequences that is used to identify species through reference to DNA sequence libraries or databases
International systems of Stripes and Numbers
It is standard, used internationally, to identify groups of chromosomes
And based on the groups of chromosomes the particular meanings and uses of each group of chromosomes are indicated
Ideogram- Idealized Diagram of banded chromosomes
Idealized diagrams of G- banded chromosomes are publish also as reference points for Chromosome banding.
Pinpoint Break Points This is used in many ways especially
cloning chromosomes. It is when there are break points in a
chromosome, and they are pinpointed for results.
Pinpoint Gene Locus It is when groups of chromosomes that
make up a gene are pinpointed. It is used for research and maybe even
for cloning.
Highest Resolution Banding
High resolution banding techniques enable detection of chromosome rearrangements even within major bands
This allows people to analyze and pinpoint specific chromosomes
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"Karyotype Test." WebMD. WebMD, n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013. I learned that karyotypes are used to identify the different sizes, shapes, and lengths of chromosomes, and that they are cut and lined up in order from tallest to shortest.
"Autosome." - Glossary Entry. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013. I learned that there are 22 autosomes. They are chromosomes number 1-25. They are lined up in order from tallest to shortest.
"Centromere." About.com Biology. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013. I learned that the centromere is a constricted site that connects the two sister chromatids together.
"P Arm of a Chromosome Definition - Medical Dictionary Definitions of Popular Medical Terms Easily Defined on MedTerms." Medterms. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013.I learned that the p arm is the short arm of the chromosome, and that it is on the up side of the chromosome.
"Q Arm of a Chromosome Definition - Medical Dictionary Definitions of Popular Medical Terms Easily Defined on MedTerms." Medterms. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013.I learned that the q arm is the long arm of the chromosome and that it is on the down side of the chromosome.
"Telomere - What Are Telomeres?" Telomere - What Are Telomeres? N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013. I learned that the telomeres are repetitive strands of DNA, and they are on both sides of the chromosome, and they protect the chromosome from breaking down.
"Chromatids." - Definition from Biology-Online.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013.I learned that the chromatids are the arms of a chromosome and they have to become duplicated to become chromosomes, and they fuse to form diploids.
"Homo Sapiens - Home." Homo Sapiens - Home. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Feb. 2013.I learned that the homo sapien chromosome number 5 is one of the largest, but it has a low gene density.
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