QUESTION FROM UNIT 4 (technically) - somatic vs gamete
A woman develops a mutation in her skin cells that results in Vitiligo, a condition that causes her skin to lose pigment.
If she has a child, will her child be born with the condition? Explain why or why not.
1 pt - NO
1 pt - the mutation is somatic, so it does not get passed on to offspring
**definition of gamete vs somatic cell - perhaps lower level since not aligned with K/S
Keep for meiosis (cell differentiation)
📷Interpret varied diagrams illustrating cell specialization
📷Give examples of specialized cells in organism
Meiosis questions
6B - Identify factors that can influence differentiation and specialization
QUIZ
6B - Cells perform different functions
Gene express is a regulated process
TEST
8A- Determine number of chromosomes phases of meiosis
QUIZ
Which diagram demonstrates how crossing-over contributes to genetic variety during meiosis?
8A- Create and use models of meiosis to associate crossing over with genetic variation and analyze its significance
QUIZ
Which of the following statements describes why siblings born from the same parents can look similar but are not identical?
7B - Crossing over increases genetic variation between gametes, increasing variation between siblings
QUIZ
Gametes produced by an organism contain a combination of genes from that organism. In every gamete, this combination is -
Crossing over increases genetic variation between gametes
MAKE INLINE FOR TEST
Crossing-over between non-sister chromatids during meiosis is significant in heredity. This process most likely leads to an increase in which of the following?
Increase variation due to crossing over
TEST
STAAR 2022 #18
A cellular process is shown.
Which of these is the most likely result of the process shown in the diagram?
Explain significance of crossing over
QUIZ
An adult guinea pig has 32 chromosomes in its somatic cells. How many chromosomes will each daughter cell have after the final step of meiosis?
Enter your answer in the box. Your answer must be a whole number.
Determine number of chromosomes in each phase of meiosis
Chromosome reduction/meiosis produces haploid gametes from a diploid cell
Meiosis is the process by which chromosome number is reduced...
QUIZ
STAAR 2023 #26
A cell undergoing a biological process is shown.
Which process occurs between Step 2 and Step 3 and creates more genetic diversity in the resulting cells?
Identify crossing over
QUIZ
2021 – Q48
A cellular process is shown.
Which statement best describes the significance of this process?
**crossing over identification and significance
TEST
2019 – Q41
Gametes produced by an organism contain a combination of genes from that organism. In every gamete, this combination is —
**explain significance of independent assortment
independent assortment is a process of meiosis during
Quiz
2024 – Q42
As unspecialized cells mature, what controls their development into specific cell types?
**all cells contain the same set of chromosomes but...
SAME AS #2 FOR TEST
2023 – Q4
The diagram shows a process that occurs during the development of an organism.
Which statement explains how the different cell types in the image are formed?
**interpret diagrams/models
TEST
2022 – Q10
When a stem cell divides, it produces two daughter cells. One daughter cell will remain a stem cell, while the other daughter cell will differentiate into a specialized cell.
Which factor will most likely determine what type of specialized cell will be produced?
**differentiated cells originate from stem cells and all cells contain the same set of chromosomes
QUIZ
2021 – Q23
Environmental factors typically activate genes in a cell by causing the cell to —
**external and internal factors cause cells to differentiate
TEST
2019 – Q49
The diagram shows how specialized body cells can develop.
Which of the following best explains why cells that contain the same genetic material do not develop into the same types of cells?
*external and internal factors cause cells to differentiate
TEST
From a single fertilized ovum undergoing a series of rapid cell division, a human infant develops. The embryonic cells become specialized for a variety of functions. Which of these statements best describes how different cell types develop?
*all cells contain the same set of chromosomes
QUIZ
**all cells contain the same set of chromosomes but..
Below are two cell types. One is a neuron (nerve cell) and the other is a hepatocyte (liver cell).
Which of the following statements is correct? Explain your answer using complete sentences.
Statement 1: Each of these cells carries different genes.
Statement 2: Each of these cells carries the same genes.
**All cells contain the same set of chromosomes but...
*give examples of specialized cells

QUIZ
The diploid number in a human is 46.
How many chromosomes are present in this person?
TEST
The individual with this karyotype...
QUIZ
What process produces genetic diversity throughout meiosis?
Use with academic as well
**crossing over increases genetic diversity, independent assortment increases genetic diversity
AAC TEST
Identify the chromosomal mutation in the diagram below:
The diagram shows the process of cell specialization from a single stem cell.
Which of the following statements is true about the process of specialization?
Select TWO answers.
CER for TEST
**** come back to once we determine how many CERs are where***
Blurb: muscle cells --- vs nerve cells ...
These muscle cells and nerve cells originate from the same stem cell.
Both cells have the same set of DNA.
1) Identify the process
2) Explain why funct. is dif
What is similar between the muscle and nerve cell in terms of the amount of genetic information? What is different?
- both have same set of chromosomes
-genes expressed are different
In what way is the DNA of a nerve cell different from the DNA of a muscle cell?
What is similar/different?
All cells contain the same set of chromosomes BUT not all genes are activated/expressed at the same time
AAC only - TEST
How does crossing-over contribute to evolution?
*suggested edit:
During meiosis several important processes occur, including chromosome reduction, independent assortment and crossing over. Explain how each of these processes contribute to genetic variation in offspring.
OR
Explain the significance of the processes of chromosome reduction, independent assortment and crossing over to the genetic diversity of a population. (Possible CEJ)
Crossing over increases genetic variation between gametes, increasing variation between siblings from the same set of parents
QUIZ
Which of the following best describes the outcome of genetic recombination?
After first replication of gametes, homologous chromosomes line up and exchange genetic information (known as genetic recombination or crossing-over)
AAC only - quiz
Scientists conduct an experiment on fish embryos, exposing one group to low levels of a toxin and another group to normal, clean water. The embryos exposed to the toxin show abnormal cell differentiation, leading to defective organs.
What does this suggest about the influence of toxins on cell differentiation?
External factors include diet, temperature, light, chemicals, toxins and radiation
TEST
How does meiosis contribute to genetic diversity, and why is this significant for a species' survival?
**tweak answer choices to make them more even in length
In terms of genetic diversity, explain the significance of:
📷Independent assortment
📷Crossing over
Test
Why is chromosome reduction during meiosis important for sexual reproduction?
📷In terms of genetic diversity, explain the significance of:
📷Chromosome reduction
Test
Describe the process of meiosis and explain how it ensures that the resulting gametes have half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell.
**possible AAC SCR for quiz, academic as MC
Meiosis creates cells that are different from one another
TEST
Which statement best explains why new diploid organisms do not look exactly like either parent?
Genetic recombination results in genes moving from one chromosome to another to create a unique combination of traits that was not present in the original organism (comparing parent cell chromosomes to daughter cell chromosomes)
TEST
What is the main reason for the variation in traits among siblings from the same parents?
Independent assortment ensures that each gamete is unique (increasing variation between siblings from the same set of parents)
QUIZ
Why must gametes be haploid instead of diploid?
Two haploid gametes combine to form a new diploid organism
complete answer choices
use "fuse" when instructing
QUIZ
What is the primary purpose of crossing-over during meiosis?
After first replication of gametes, homologous chromosomes line up and exchange genetic information (known as genetic recombination or crossing-over)
QUIZ
Meiosis creates cells that are different from one another
Distinguish mitosis from meiosis
The model below shows 2 types of processes.
Using the model select the correct response.
QUIZ
Which of the following best describes a key difference between mitosis and meiosis?
Distinguish mitosis from meiosis
QUIZ
For each row identify if the statement describes mitosis or meiosis:
Mitosis | Meiosis | |
|---|---|---|
Occurs for growth and repair | ||
Occurs for the production of cells for sexual reproduction | ||
Produces somatic cells | ||
Produces gametes |
PRACTICE / REVIEW
Sort the following as Mitosis or Meiosis
Use each item only once.
Hint: Each section should have one of each color
Exit ticket
Body Cells (Somatic)
Sex Cells (Gametes)
Half set of chromosomes (Half)
Full set of chromosomes (Diploid)
Creates 4 genetically different daughter cells
Creates 2 genetically identical daughter cells
Mitosis
Meiosis
PRACTICE / EXIT
Determine how many chromosomes should be in the missing boxes below:
Use a calculator on your laptop.
Identify / practice
This diagram represents because the end result shows .
Identify / practice
This diagram represents because the end result shows .
Identify / practice
TEST
Change to be select which stage (Stage 2) multiple choice please!!!
QUIZ/TEST REVIEW
change seg. to chromosome reduction
TEST
Observe, compare, and model meiosis I and meiosis II
QUIZ
Look at the following table.
The table above is because .
Practice /CFU
Diploid vs haploid
TEST
distinguish meiosis from mitosis,
**change "young organism"
6B - External factors include diet, temperature, light, chemicals, toxins and radiation - SK
The expression of genes in an organism can be influenced by the environment. Internal factors and external factors can all impact which part of an organism's genes are expressed.
When exposed to extreme heat, plants activate genes that trigger stress response mechanisms, leading to the production of protective proteins, like heat shock proteins (HSPs), and antioxidants to minimize damage caused by the high temperature.
The factor that triggered the plant's reaction was a(n) factor. In this example, after the plant was exposed to extreme heat the HSP protein gene was . This caused protective proteins to be produced.
6B - Internal factors include hormones, proteins, and other genetic factors - SK
Trim scenario? Practice? Gene expression?
In sports, women often get more injuries to the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) than men. This happens because, during the pre-ovulation stage of their menstrual cycle, their hormones are at a high level. Scientists found that many women who ski for fun have serious ACL problems during their menstrual cycle. There are also genetic factors that can lead to ACL injuries. One important gene related to this is called COL1A1. This gene helps make a part of type I collagen, which is a protein that supports and strengthens different tissues in our bodies.
The hormones produced during the pre-ovulation stage of the menstrual cycle were a(n) factor. The COL1A1 gene is which causes the female body to produce collagen.
QUIZ/TEST Review
📷Internal factors include hormones, proteins, and other genetic factors
In humans, cell specialization involves various hormone signaling as all cells originate from the single zygote formed when an egg and sperm cell join. Similarily, plants emerge from one cell in the form of a seed. In plants, the hormone auxin is involved in the development of specialized cells including root fibers, stems, leaves, and flowers.
Based on the description given, which statement below is true?
TEST
A scientist is studying a group of developing muscle cells. She notices that when a specific internal protein that regulates gene expression is blocked, the cells do not develop into specialized muscle cells and remain as undifferentiated stem cells.
What does this observation suggest about the role of internal genetic factors in cell differentiation?
Internal factors include hormones, proteins, and other genetic factors
QUIZ
A developmental biologist is researching how cells in a frog embryo differentiate into various tissues. She discovers that certain cells only start developing into nerve cells when exposed to a specific hormone produced by the embryo.
What does this observation suggest about the role of hormones in cell differentiation?
Internal factors include hormones, proteins, and other genetic factors
QUIZ
Researchers are studying the effect of diet on cell differentiation in fruit flies. They discover that when larvae are given a diet enriched with certain nutrients, they develop into queens, whereas those on a standard diet become worker bees.
What can be inferred about the role of diet in cell differentiation?
External factors include diet, temperature, light, chemicals, toxins and radiation
Review
A group of plant seedlings is exposed to different amounts of light. The seedlings under sufficient light develop chloroplasts and begin photosynthesis, while those kept in darkness remain pale and fail to develop chloroplasts.
What does this observation suggest about the role of light in cell specialization?
External factors include diet, temperature, light, chemicals, toxins and radiation
TEST
In a laboratory, developing mouse embryos are exposed to mild levels of radiation. The cells in these embryos show altered gene expression, leading to changes in how they differentiate into tissues compared to those not exposed to radiation.
What does this suggest about the role of radiation in cell differentiation?
External factors include diet, temperature, light, chemicals, toxins and radiation

The picture above shows Bad Bunny and his brothers, who share the same parents.
If these siblings share the same parents, explain the following:
1) If these siblings have the same parents, why do they not look identical?
2) Identify the process responsible for this genetic diversity
Answer BOTH questions in the space provided.
QUIZ
This karyotype shows...