Chromosome Flashcards
1
Q
What is the short arm in human chromosome denoted by?
A
p
2
Q
What is the long arm in human chromosome denoted by?
A
q
3
Q
what is a karyotype?
A
A karyotype is a photographic representation of all chromosomes arranged in a cell
4
Q
In which cell division phase is it easier to observe G bands and why?
A
prometaphase and metaphase because the cell is less compacted
5
Q
how are mutations classified in chromosomes?
A
i. deletion
ii. duplication
iii. inversions
v. translocation
6
Q
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