chromosomes Flashcards
1
Q
what is chromatin
A
a mass of DNA & proteins within the nucleus of most cells NOT undergoing division (mitosis)
2
Q
what are chromosomes
A
structures that are formed when a chromatin contracts before mitosis
3
Q
what are homologous chromosomes
A
a paired set of similar chromosomes (23 from mom, 23 from dad)
4
Q
what’s a karyotype
A
an ordered representation of an individuals chromosomes obtained by grouping them into homologous chromosomes (sorting them with their other similar chromosomes)
