Chromosomes and genes Flashcards
1
Q
How many chromosomes are there in human genes?
A
46
2
Q
How are they arranged?
A
They are arranged into 23 pairs
3
Q
How many chromosomes are there in a pair?
A
2
4
Q
What do these carry?
A
The same genes for the same characteristics
5
Q
What duo different alleles produce?
A
Different proteins
6
Q
What do these different proteins result in?
A
Different characteristics (or phenotypes)