chromosomes Flashcards
1
Q
what are chromosomes
A
wound up DNA found in the nucleus
2
Q
what type of cells contain chromosomes
A
eukaryotic
3
Q
how many chromosomes does everyone have
A
46 (23 pairs)
4
Q
what is a homologous pair
A
a pair of chromosomes- containing the same gene but a different allele
5
Q
what is the are that connects the chromatids
A
the centomere
6
Q
what is a chromatid
A
one half of a typical ‘x’ chromosome
