1) Before meiosis starts, the DNA unravels and replicates so there are two copies of each chromosome, called chromatids.
2) The DNA condenses to form double-armed chromosomes, each made from two sister chromatids. The sister Chromatids are joined in the middle by a centromere.
3) Meiosis 1 (first division) chromosomes arrange themselves into homologous pairs.
4) These homologous pairs are then separated, halving the chromosome number.
5) Meiosis II (second division) the pairs of sister chromatids that make up each chromosome are separated (the centromere is divided)
6) Four haploid cells (gametes) that are genetically different from each other are produced
Cell Division
Chromatids
Centromere
Meiosis I
Chromosomes arranges
themselves into homologous pairs
Chromatids cross over
during Meiosis I
Meiosis II
Centromere divides
Daughter Cells
Genetic Variation
Cells are genetically different
Crossing over
Chromatids with different alleles
Independent Segregation
Each homologus pair is made
up of two chromosomes
Maternal
Paternal
when the pairs are separated it's completely random
which chromosome ends up in each daughter cell.
Shuffling of chromosomes
leads to genetic variation in
any potential offspring
Different combinations
of maternal and
paternal chromosomes
Mutations
Errors in cell division
Chromosome mutations lead to inherited conditions
Non- disjunction
Failure of the chromosome to separate properly
Mutations
Mutations are changes to the base sequence of DNA
Substitution
One base is substituted
Deletion
One base is deleted
Degenerate nature of DNA
Not all substitution mutations will result in a
change to the amino acid sequence of the protein.
Deletions will always lead to changes in amino acids
Shift in all base triplets after it
Mutagenic
agents
increase the
rate of
mutation
Ionising radiation
Genetic Diversity and Natural Selection
Lots of different alleles means a high genetic diversity
Alleles
Different versions of the same
gene
Genetic Diversity
Number of different alleles
of genes in a species or
population
Genetic diversity within a population is increased
Mutations in the DNA forming new alleles
Different alleles being introduced into a population when individuals
from another population migrate into them and reproduce
Gene flow
Genetic bottlenecks
Founder effect
Initial colony is very small so the genetic diversity is low
Amish
Reduce genetic diversity
Large number of
organisms within a
population die before
reproducing
Natural Selection
Increases
advantageous alleles
within a population
Some mutations
can produce
beneficial alleles
that can help
the organism
survive
Differential reproductive
success within a
population
Individuals that have alles that are
beneficial will be more likely to
survive, reproduce and pass on
their genes (including the
beneficial allele)
Greater
proportion will
have the
beneficial allele
And so they will be more
likely to survive,
reproduce and pass on
their alleles
The frequency of
the alle increases
over generations
over generations this leads to evolution
as the advantageous alleles become
more common within the population
Adaptations
Behavioural
Way the organism
acts that increases its
chances of survival.
Physiological
Processes inside the
organisms body that
increases its chances
of survival
Anatomical
Structural features of an
organism's body that increases
its chances of survival
Investigating Selection
Directional Selection
Indiviuals with alleles for
characteristics of an extreme type are
more likely to survive and reproduce.
Response to and
environmental
change
Antibiotic Resistance
Stabilising Selection
Individuals with alleles for
characteristics towards the
middle of the range are
more likely to survive and
reproduce
Environment isn't changing
Reduces range of possible characteristics
Human birth weight
Classification of Organisms
Phylogeny
Evolutionary history of organisms
How closely organisms are related
Ancestors
Phylogenic tree
First branch is the common ancestor to all family members
Taxinomy
Science of classification
Taxon
Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
Drunk
Kangaroos
Punch
Children
On
Family
Game
Shows
A species is a group of
similar organisms able
to reproduce to give
fertile offspring
Binomial Naming System
Nomenclature (naming system)
First part of an organisms name is the genus
Second part is the species
Courtship Behaviour
Species specific
Allows species to
recognise each other and
prevents interbreeding
Can be used to classify organisms
Male butterflies use chemicals to attract females
Biodiversity
Variety of organisms living within an area
Habitat
Place where and organism lives
Community
All the
populations
of different
species in a
habitat