Chromosomes Flashcards
1
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What is a Chromosome?
A
A structure found in the Nucleus of a Cell
2
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What is both the Centrosome and the Sister Chromatid?
A
The Centrosome is a region in the Chromosome that connects the two sides, the Sister Chromatid are the two sides of the Chromosome that are connected via Centrosome
3
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What are Haploids?
A
A cell containing a single set of Chromosomes
4
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What are Diploids?
A
A cell containing two sets of Chromosomes
5
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What are Homologous Chromosomes?
A
A matched pair of chromosomes in a Diploid that have similar genes with slight differences
6
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What are Non-Homologous Chromosomes?
A
A pair of chromosomes that have different genes
7
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What is a Locus or Loci?
A
A Locus refers to a specific location within a chromosome where a Gene is found (Loci is plural for Locus)
