Module 5 Heredity: Every term to help you succeed
Don’t start HSC Biology Module 5 without these helpful terms at hand to guide you in the course.
Chromosome
A thread-like structure carrying genetic information in the form of DNA. Humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes – 46 chromosomes in total)
Homologous
A pair of maternal and paternal chromosomes. E.g. the maternal and paternal version of chromosome 1.
Haploid
Having a single set of unpaired chromosomes (Human haploid cells have 23 chromosomes)
Diploid
Having two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent (Human diploid cells have 23 pairs of chromosomes)
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Chromatids
Chromosomes form sister chromatid pairs following replication (as shown in the diagram)
Chromatin
The material of which chromosomes are composed of, and will unwind into.
Centrosome
An organelle involved in producing spindle fibres during cell division, made up of a pair of centrioles.
Centriole
Each component of a pair forming the centrosome.
Centromere
The centre of sister chromatids to which spindle fibres attach.
Spindle fibres
Fibres used to attach to the centromere of sister chromatids, which contract to separate each chromatid.
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