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each chromosome has thousands of genes that play an important role in determining how an organism develops and functions

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Q: Explain why chromosomes are important for organisms?
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Explain why chromosomes are important for orgsnisms?

Chromosomes carry genetic material from generation to generation and help in evolution of better adapted organisms, hence these are important for each organism.


Which organisms have circular chromosomes?

Prokaryotic organisms such as Bacteria have circular form of chromosomes


Are chromosomes organism?

Chromosomes are not defined as organisms, but they are found in organisms. The chromosomes are part of an organism's genetic information. ~KKMG1


Why chromosomes are important for organisms?

each chromosome has thousands of genes that play an important role in determining how an organism develops and functions


An organisms gametes have double the number of chromosomes found in the organisms body cells.?

No, a gamete has half the number of chromosomes as compared to the organisms body cells.


Where are organisms chromosomes located?

in the nucleus


Do more-complex organisms always have more chromosomes than simpler organisms do.?

Chromosomes contain the genes or the DNA of all organisms. Being more complex, does not mean that you have more chromosomes, for example: a human being has 48 chromosomes while chickens and dogs both have 78.


What pictures of chromosomes help scientist group similar organisms?

the scientists group similar organisms with the help ofDNA which is on the surface of the chromosomes


Sex chromosomes were first discovered in what organisms?

sex chromosomes were first discovered in what organism


What are the chromosomes of fungi made of?

DNA and Proteins. Chromosomes in organisms are composed of DNA and protein


Explain the importance of available water to organisms?

The availability of water is one of the most important factors that determines the number and kinds of organisms that live in an area.


Why are tetraploid organisms fertile?

Most tetraploid organisms are fertile because they have four chromosomes. Triploids on the other hand have three chromosomes which make it infertile.