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what is it called when a person is missing a chromosome or they have and extra one aneploidy 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:05:45 GMT view revision history
what is it called when there is a presence of an entire extra set of chromosome polyploidy 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:05:45 GMT view revision history
how many pairs of sex chromosomes are there 1 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:05:45 GMT view revision history
how many of autosomes are there 22 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:05:45 GMT view revision history
how many chromosomes come from the sperm 23 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:05:45 GMT view revision history
how many chromosomes come from the egg 23 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:05:45 GMT view revision history
chromosome tips that shorten with each mitosis provide what miotic clock 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:05:45 GMT view revision history
what is the stage of mitosis begins when the chromosomes complete their migration toward the centrioles telophase 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:05:45 GMT view revision history
what is the stage of mitosis when centromeres of the chromatid separate anaphase 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:05:45 GMT view revision history
what is the stage of mitosis when chromosomes line up midway between the centrioles metaphase 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:05:45 GMT view revision history
what is the stage of mitosis when chromosomes become visible prophase 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:05:45 GMT view revision history
what is the structure built of microtubules that organizes the miotic spindle centriole 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:05:45 GMT view revision history
what is the region that the chromatids of a chromosome are temporarily attached by centromere 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:05:45 GMT view revision history
what are the identical structures called that each chromosome is composed of chromatids 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:05:45 GMT view revision history
failure of a pair of chromosomes to separate during meiosis nondisjunction 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:05:45 GMT view revision history
a chromosome other than a sex chromosome autosome 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:05:45 GMT view revision history
the period between two cell divisions when a cell is carrying on its normal functions and prepares for division interphase 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:05:45 GMT view revision history
when cytoplasm divides into two, forming daughter cells that are copies of the parent cells cytoplasmic division 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:05:45 GMT view revision history
what are the hair like processes on the exposed surface of certain epithelial cells cilia 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:05:45 GMT view revision history
what are considered the garbage disposals of the cell lysosomes 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:05:45 GMT view revision history
which type of endoplasmic reticulum contain ribosomes rough E.R. 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:05:45 GMT view revision history
what are the two types of endoplasmic reticulum rough and smooth 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
what structure is composed of continuous DNA that contain the information for synthesis of protiens chromatin 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
what is the site of ribosome production nucleolus 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
Membranous sacs that contain enzymes Lysosome 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
Elongated fluid-filled sacs called cristae Mitochondria 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
A group of flattened membranous sacs Golgi apparatus 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
Particles composed of protein and molecules Ribosomes 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
what type of syndrome is described as XXX, Tall and thin, menstrual irregularity Superfemale syndrome 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
what type of syndrome is described as XYY-Males, Tall Jacobs syndrome 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
what type of syndrome is described as XXY- Males, no sperm, breast swelling Klinefeller syndrome 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
what is the Timeline/lifecycle/growth of cells Interphase
Mitosis
Cytoplasmic Divison
Cell Division
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what are the Stages of Mitosis Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
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Another name for cell specialization Differentiation 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
What cell division produces sex cells Meiosis 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
Separations of solids from water is known as? Filtration 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
what are the three cellular junctions tight junction
desmones
gap junctions
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Powerhouse of the cell Mitochondria 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
Form tubular junctions between cells that allow substances to be exchanged. Muscle cells of the heart and digestive tract are examples. Gap Junctions 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
Rivets of “spot welds” adjacent skin cells to form a reinforced structural unit. Cells of the outer skin layer is an example. Desmosomes 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
Membranes of adjacent cells converge and fuse.
The area of fusion surrounds the cell like a belt The junction closes the intercellular space between the cells
Tight Junction 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
Two main components of the cell (composite) Nucleus and Cytoplasm 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
Three components of a Cell Cell Membrane
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
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what are in cytoplasmic inclusions Include stored nutrients such as glycogen and lipids
Include pigments such as melanin in the skin.
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what are masses of lifeless chemical substances within the cytoplasm. cytoplasmic inclusion 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
what is the diffusion in which substances move through membranes from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration by carrier molecules. Facilitated Diffusion 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
what is the random movement of molecules from a region of higher concentration towards one of lower concentration diffusion 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
Which cytoplasmic organelles are temporary? Cytoplasmic inclusions. 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
what is the process that requires an expenditure of energy to move a substance across a cell membrane.*? active transport 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
what is the basic unit of structure and function with in the human organism
Vary in shape and function (Shape closely related to function)
cell 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
What are molecules or ions that are carried through membranes by carrier molecules from regions of lower concentration towards regions of higher concentration. active transport 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
What is endocytosis? Particles are conveyed within a vesicle formed from a section of the cell membrane 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
What is phagocytosis? Cells taking in solids
important line of defense against invasion of disease-causing microorganisms
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What do nerve cells transmit and look like? Nerve impulses, long and thread like in appearance. 1 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 01:09:27 GMT view revision history
What is the nucleus comprised of? Nucleolus and chromatin 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
what maintains integrity of the cell cell membrane 0 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:40:09 GMT view revision history
what are the inorganic substances found in a cell water
oxygen
carbon dioxide
inorganic salts
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what are the two major types of nucleic acids ribonucleic acid (RNA)
deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
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what are the building blocks of nucleic acids nucleotides 1 usnavalmd Tue, 24 Feb 2009 11:28:04 GMT view revision history
what are the organic substances found in a cell carbohydrates
lipids
protiens
nucleic acids
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what are the most common types of lipids fats 0 usnavalmd Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:04:02 GMT view revision history
how many different kinds of amino acids are there 20 0 usnavalmd Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:04:02 GMT view revision history
what chemical constituents of a cell generally disolve or react with water to release ions, usually called electrolytes inorganic substances 0 usnavalmd Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:04:02 GMT view revision history
what chemical constituents of a cell contain both carbon and hydrogen and usuallly are called non electrolytes organic substances 0 usnavalmd Mon, 23 Feb 2009 17:04:02 GMT view revision history
what are the chemical constituents of a cell organic & inorganic substances 0 usnavalmd Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:58:53 GMT view revision history
what directs the activities of a cell nucleus 0 usnavalmd Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:58:53 GMT view revision history
what is the site of metabolic functions in a cell cytoplasm 0 usnavalmd Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:58:53 GMT view revision history
what are the two major components of a composite cell nucleus
cytoplasm
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what is the unit of measure for cell size micrometer 0 usnavalmd Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:54:39 GMT view revision history
what is the shape and function of muscle cells slender and rod like
contract to pull structures closer together
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what is the shape and function of nerve cells long threadlike extensions
transmit nerve impulses
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what is the basic unit of structure and function within the human organism human cell 0 usnavalmd Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:54:39 GMT view revision history

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