Last lecture (Vanessa) Flashcards

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Condensed chromosomes can be distinguished by what?

A

Size, banding, and centromere position

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What are homologous chromosomes?

A

A couple of homologous chromosomes are a set of one maternal and one paternal chromosome that pair up with each other inside a cell during fertilization

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True or False? Homologous chromosomes carry different genes to eachother.

A

False, they carry the same genes. An exception to this are sex chromosomes

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4
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What are the chromosomes for females?

A

xx

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5
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What are the chromosomes for males?

A

xy

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6
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What is interesting about the Y chromosome?

A

The Y chromosome is greatly reduced and contains few genes.

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