Role of Chromosones Flashcards
1
Q
what do chromosomes carry?
A
information in the form of genes
2
Q
How many chromosomes are in a human body?
A
23 pairs with the last two determining biological sex
3
Q
What are the female and male chromosome patterns?
A
XX for female (egg carries X)
XY for male (sperm carries either X or Y)
4
Q
what does the Y chromosome carry?
A
an SRY gene which causes the production of ANDROGENS-male sex hormones.
