Chromosomes, Diploid and Haploid Cells Flashcards
1
Q
What are chromosomes
A
thread-like structures located in the nucleus of a cell
2
Q
what are chromosomes made of
A
DNA and protein
3
Q
In most cells chromosomes exist in pairs what are they called?
A
homologous pairs
4
Q
Cells that contain chromosomes in pairs are called what?
A
Diploid
5
Q
Diploid cells include what?
A
Somatic cells - anything but sex (gamete) cells
6
Q
Cells that contain individyal chromosomes are called what?
A
Haploid cells
7
Q
In humans, how many chromosomes are in a set
A
23
