Diploid And Haploid Cells

Question 1

What are diploid cells?

Answer 1

Cells that contain 2 sets of chromosomes, one from father and one from mother

Abbreviated as 2n.

Question 2

What are haploid cells?

Answer 2

Cells that contain a single set of chromosomes

Abbreviated as n.

Question 3

From which cells can the sex of an individual be identified?

Answer 3

From diploid cells.

Question 4

What is the chromosomal formula for a normal male?

Answer 4

2n: 46, XY.

Question 5

What is the chromosomal formula for a normal female?

Answer 5

2n: 46, XX.

Question 6

What does the chromosomal formula 2n-1=45, XY,-7 indicate?

Answer 6

An abnormal male with a missing chromosome in pair 7.

Question 7

What does the chromosomal formula 2n=47, XX, + 13 indicate?

Answer 7

An abnormal female with an extra chromosome in pair 13.

Question 8

Fill in the blank: Diploid cells are abbreviated as _______.

Answer 8

2n.

Question 9

Fill in the blank: Haploid cells are abbreviated as _______.

Answer 9

n.