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MEIOSISMEIOSIS
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The majority of all human cells have 46 chromosomes.
Question: What would happen if the sperm and egg each contained 46 chromosomes?
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FertilizationFertilization
The fertilized egg would have 92 chromosomes, and DIE!
n=46egg
sperm n=46
2n=92zygote
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Organisms that reproduce Sexually are Organisms that reproduce Sexually are made up of made up of two different types two different types of cells.of cells.
1. Somatic Cells are “body” cells and contain the normal number of chromosomes
2. Somatic cells are called the “Diploid” (the symbol is 2n). Examples would be … skin cells, brain cells, etc.
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Gametes are the “sex” cells and contain only ½ the normal number of chromosomes
Gametes are called the “Haploid” (the symbol is n)….. Sperm cells and ova are gametes.
n = number of chromosomes in the set… so….2n means 2 chromosomes in the set…. Polyploid cells have more than two chromosomes per set… example: 3n (3 chromosomes per set)
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Polyploid is very common in goldfish, salmon Polyploid is very common in goldfish, salmon and salamandersand salamandersAlso banana’s and watermelon’sAlso banana’s and watermelon’s
Examples
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GametesGametes
The Male Gamete is the Sperm and is produced in the male gonad the Testes.
The Female Gamete is the Ovum (ova = pl.) and is produced in the female
gonad the Ovaries.
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During During OvulationOvulation the ovum is released the ovum is released from the ovary and transported to an from the ovary and transported to an area where area where fertilizationfertilization, the joining of , the joining of the sperm and ovum, can occur…… the sperm and ovum, can occur…… fertilization, in Humans, occurs in the fertilization, in Humans, occurs in the Fallopian tube. Fertilization results in Fallopian tube. Fertilization results in the formation of the the formation of the ZygoteZygote. (fertilized . (fertilized egg)egg)
Sperm + Ovum (egg) Zygotefertilization
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FertilizationFertilization
The fusion of a spermsperm and eggegg to form a zygotezygote.
A zygote is a fertilized egg
n=23egg
sperm n=23
2n=46zygote
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ChromosomesChromosomes
If an organism has the Diploid number (2n) it has two matching homologues per set. One of the homologues comes from
the mother (and has the mother’s DNA).… the other homologue comes from the father (and has the father’s DNA).
Most organisms are diploid. Humans have 23 sets of chromosomes… therefore
humans have 46 total chromosomes….. The diploid number for humans is 46 (46
chromosomes per cell).
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Homologous ChromosomesHomologous ChromosomesPair of chromosomeschromosomes (maternalmaternal and paternalpaternal)
that are similar in shape and size.Homologous pairs (tetrads) (tetrads) carry genes
controlling the same inherited traits.Each locuslocus (position of a gene) (position of a gene) is in the same
position on homologues.Humans have 23 pairs of homologous homologous
chromosomes.chromosomes.
22 pairs of autosomesautosomes 1 pair of sex chromosomessex chromosomes
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Homologous ChromosomesHomologous Chromosomes((because a homologous pair consists of 4 chromatids it is called a “because a homologous pair consists of 4 chromatids it is called a “TetradTetrad”)”)
Paternal Maternal
eye color locus
eye color locus
hair color locus
hair color locus
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Humans have 23 Sets of Homologous ChromosomesHumans have 23 Sets of Homologous ChromosomesEach Homologous set is made up of 2 Homologues.Each Homologous set is made up of 2 Homologues.
Homologue
Homologue
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AutosomesAutosomes(The Autosomes code for most of the offspring’s traits)(The Autosomes code for most of the offspring’s traits)
In Humans the “Autosomes” are sets 1 - 22
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Sex ChromosomesSex ChromosomesThe Sex Chromosomes code for the sex of the offspring.The Sex Chromosomes code for the sex of the offspring.** If the offspring has two “X” chromosomes it will be a ** If the offspring has two “X” chromosomes it will be a femalefemale.. ** If the offspring has one “X” chromosome and one “Y” ** If the offspring has one “X” chromosome and one “Y” chromosome it will be a chromosome it will be a malemale..
XX chromosome - female XY chromosome - male
In Humans the “Sex Chromosomes” are
the 23rd set
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Sex ChromosomesSex Chromosomes
“Sex Chromosomes” …….the 23rd set
23
This person has 2 “X” chromosomes…
and is a female.
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Meiosis is the process by which is the process by which ””gametesgametes” (sex cells) , ” (sex cells) , with with halfhalf the number of the number of chromosomes,chromosomes, are produced.are produced.
During Meiosis diploid cells are reduced to haploid cells
Diploid (Diploid (2n2n) ) Haploid (Haploid (nn))
If Meiosis did not occur the chromosome If Meiosis did not occur the chromosome number in each new generation would number in each new generation would
double…. The offspring would die.double…. The offspring would die.
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MeiosisMeiosis
Meiosis is Meiosis is Two cell divisionsTwo cell divisions (called meiosis Imeiosis I and meiosis IImeiosis II)
with only one duplication of with only one duplication of chromosomes.chromosomes.
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Meiosis in males is called Meiosis in males is called spermatogenesisspermatogenesis and produces and produces
sperm.sperm.
Meiosis in females is called Meiosis in females is called oogenesisoogenesis and produces ova. and produces ova.
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SpermatogenesisSpermatogenesis
2n=46
humansex cell
diploid (2n)
n=23
n=23
meiosis I
n=23
n=23
n=23
n=23
sperm
haploid (n)
meiosis II
4 sperm cells are produced from each
primary spermatocyte.
Primary Spermatocyte
Secondary Spermatocyte
Secondary Spermatocyte
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OogenesisOogenesis
*** The polar bodies die… only one ovum (egg) is produced from each primary oocyte.
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Interphase IInterphase I
Similar to mitosismitosis interphase.
ChromosomesChromosomes replicate (S phase).(S phase).
Each duplicated chromosomechromosome consist of two identical sister chromatidschromatids attached at their centromerescentromeres.
CentrioleCentriole pairs also replicate.
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Interphase IInterphase I
NucleusNucleus and nucleolusnucleolus visible.
nuclear membrane
nucleolus
cell membrane
chromatin
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Meiosis I (four phases)Meiosis I (four phases)
Cell division Cell division that reduces the chromosomechromosome number by one-half.one-half.
four phasesfour phases:a.a. prophase Iprophase Ib.b. metaphase Imetaphase Ic.c. anaphase Ianaphase Id.d. telophase Itelophase I
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Prophase IProphase I
Longest and most complex phase.Longest and most complex phase.90%90% of the meiotic process is spent in of the meiotic process is spent in
Prophase IProphase IChromosomesChromosomes condense.
SynapsisSynapsis occurs: homologoushomologous chromosomes chromosomes come together to form a tetradtetrad.
TetradTetrad is two chromosomeschromosomes or four chromatidschromatids (sister and nonsister chromatids).
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Prophase IProphase I - - SynapsisSynapsis
Homologous chromosomes
sister chromatids sister chromatidsTetrad
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During Prophase I During Prophase I “Crossing Over” occurs.“Crossing Over” occurs.
During Crossing overDuring Crossing over segments of nonsister chromatidschromatids break and reattach to the other chromatidchromatid. The ChiasmataChiasmata
(chiasma) (chiasma) are the sites of crossing overcrossing over.
Crossing Over is one of the Two major occurrences of Meiosis
(The other is Non-disjunction)
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Crossing OverCrossing Over creates variation (diversity) in the offspring’s traits.creates variation (diversity) in the offspring’s traits.
nonsister chromatids
chiasmata: site of crossing over
variation
Tetrad
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Question:Question:
A cell containing 20 chromosomes20 chromosomes (diploid)(diploid) at the beginning of meiosis would, at its completion, produce cells containing how many chromosomeschromosomes?
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Answer:Answer:
10 chromosomes (haploid)10 chromosomes (haploid)
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Question:Question:
A cell containing 40 chromatids40 chromatids at the beginning of meiosis would, at its
completion, produce cells containing how many chromosomeschromosomes?
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Answer:Answer:
10 chromosomes10 chromosomes
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Prophase IProphase I
centriolesspindle fiber
asterfibers
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Metaphase IMetaphase IShortest phaseShortest phaseTetradsTetrads align on the metaphase platemetaphase plate.INDEPENDENT ASSORTMENT OCCURS:INDEPENDENT ASSORTMENT OCCURS:
1. Orientation of homologous pair to poles is random.2. Variation3. Formula: 2n
Example:Example: 2n = 42n = 4then then n = 2 n = 2
thusthus 2 22 2 = 4 combinations= 4 combinations
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Metaphase IMetaphase I
metaphase plate
OR
metaphase plate
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Anaphase IAnaphase I
HomologousHomologous chromosomes chromosomes separate and move towards the poles.
Sister chromatids Sister chromatids remain attached at their centromerecentromeress.
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Anaphase IAnaphase I
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Telophase ITelophase I
Each pole now has haploidhaploid set of chromosomeschromosomes.
CytokinesisCytokinesis occurs and two haploid daughter cells are formed.
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Telophase ITelophase I
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Meiosis IIMeiosis II
No interphase II No interphase II (or very short - no more DNA replicationDNA replication)
Remember:Remember: Meiosis IIMeiosis II is similar to mitosismitosis
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Prophase IIProphase II
same as prophaseprophase in mitosismitosis
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Metaphase IIMetaphase II
same as metaphasemetaphase in mitosismitosis
metaphase platemetaphase plate
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Anaphase IIAnaphase II
same as anaphaseanaphase in mitosismitosissister chromatids separatesister chromatids separate
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Telophase IITelophase II
Same as telophasetelophase in mitosismitosis.
Nuclei form.
CytokinesisCytokinesis occurs.
Remember:Remember: four haploid daughter four haploid daughter cells cells produced.produced.
gametes = sperm or egggametes = sperm or egg
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Telophase IITelophase II
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Meiosis KM 46
AnimationAnimation
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Meiosis KM 47
Meiosis creates genetic Meiosis creates genetic variationvariationDuring normal cell growth, mitosis produces
daughter cells identical to parent cell (2n to 2n)
Meiosis results in genetic variation by shuffling of maternal and paternal chromosomes and crossing over.
No daughter cells formed during meiosis are genetically identical to either mother or father
During sexual reproduction, fusion of the unique haploid gametes produces truly unique offspring.
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Meiosis KM 48
Sex is costly!Sex is costly!Large amounts of energy required to find a
mate and do the mating: specialized structures and behavior required
Intimate contact provides route for infection
by parasites (AIDS, syphillis, etc.) Genetic costs: in sex, we pass on only half of
genes to offspring.
Males are an expensive luxury - in most species they contribute little to rearing offspring.
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Meiosis KM 49
But … The BenefitsBut … The Benefits
More genetic diversity: more potential for survival of species when environmental conditions change. ◦ Shuffling of genes in meiosis ◦ Crossing-over in meiosis ◦ Fertilization: combines genes from 2 separate individuals
DNA back-up and repair. ◦Asexual organisms don't have back-up copies of
genes, sexual organisms have 2 sets of chromosomes and one can act as a back-up if the other is damaged.
◦Sexual mechanisms, especially recombination, are used to repair damaged DNA - the undamaged chromosome acts as a template and eventually both chromosomes end up with the correct gene.
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Non-disjunctionNon-disjunction
Non-disjunction is the failure of homologous chromosomes, or sister
chromatids, to separate during meiosis. Non-disjunction results with the
production of zygotes with abnormal chromosome numbers…… remember….
An abnormal chromosome number (abnormal amount of DNA) is damaging
to the offspring.
Non-disjunction is one of the Two major occurrences of Meiosis
(The other is Crossing Over)
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Non-disjunctions usually occur Non-disjunctions usually occur in one of two fashions.in one of two fashions.
The first is called Monosomy, the second is called Trisomy. If an organism has
Trisomy 18 it has three chromosomes in the 18th set, Trisomy 21…. Three chromosomes in the 21st set. If an
organism has Monosomy 23 it has only one chromosome in the 23rd set.
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Common Non-disjunction DisordersCommon Non-disjunction Disorders
Down’s Syndrome – Trisomy 21Turner’s Syndrome – Monosomy 23 (X)Kleinfelter’s Syndrome – Trisomy 23
(XXY)Edward’s Syndrome – Trisomy 18
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AmniocentesisAmniocentesis
An Amniocentesis is a procedure a pregnant woman can have in order to
detect some genetics disorders…..such as non-disjunction.
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AmniocentesisAmniocentesis
Amniotic fluid withdrawn
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KaryotypeKaryotype(picture of an individual’s chromosomes)(picture of an individual’s chromosomes)
One of the ways to analyze the amniocentesis is to make a Karyotype
What genetic disorder does this karyotype
show?Trisomy
21….Down’s Syndrome