Chromosomes Flashcards

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What does diploid mean?

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Diploid means there are two of each chromosome

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What is the haploid number if human gametes?

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23

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What are homologous pairs?

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A matched pair of chromosomes with the same banding pattern and centromere position

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What is a karyotype?

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The organisation of chromosomes into homologous pairs, ordered largest to smallest

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