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When DNA coils into a chromosome, it keeps its shape with the help of associated proteins. Where the DNA is very tightly coiled, and the proteins very condensed, that region appears as a dark band (G-band). G-bands are not very rich in genes, which means that it's ok that the DNA is tightly coiled, because it does not have to be very accessible anyway. Note that these bands are only visible when certain types of dye are used. Other types of dye will case gene-rich regions to stain darker and gene-poor regions to stain more brightly. See also: Chromosomes: Organization and Function By Adrian Thomas Sumner, 10.2.2
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Does chromosome number indicate whether an organism is a plant or animal?
no
What do elevated bands mean on a white blood cell count?
Bands indicate immature neutrophils. if there is an overwhelming infection, bands are released from bone marrow
If a rock has bands of light and dark layers its what?
It could be a sedimentary rock or a foliated metamorphic rock exhibiting alternating bands of light and dark minerals.
What do the bands on chromosomes signify?
The bands on chromosomes are chunks of DNA that stain differently. Depending on the section of the chromosome, there may be hundreds of genes or very few genes in each band.
Planet covered with dark and light bands?
Saturn is the planet that will answer your question
A bands are dark bands?
Yes, in striated muscle you can think of the "A" bands as the dArk bands and the "I" bands as the lIght bands.
Do smooth muscle have alternating dark and and light bands on them?
Yes, smooth muscle has alternating dark and light bands known as the A and I bands, respectively.
Does chromosome number indicate whether an organism is a plant or animal?
no
How do you cytogenetically determine band levels using chromosome 10?
Count number of bands
Large dark structure that contains the chromosome?
Nucleus
What do the first 3 bands on a resistor indicate?
The first 3 band on a resistor indicate the value of that resistor.
What do elevated bands mean on a white blood cell count?
Bands indicate immature neutrophils. if there is an overwhelming infection, bands are released from bone marrow
If a rock has bands of light and dark layers it is what?
It could be a sedimentary rock or a foliated metamorphic rock exhibiting alternating bands of light and dark minerals.
If a rock has bands of light and dark layers its what?
It could be a sedimentary rock or a foliated metamorphic rock exhibiting alternating bands of light and dark minerals.
Skeletal muscle cells are striated that is they have alternating dark and light bands called repectively?
A and I bands
Combination of alternating dark A bands and light?
The alternation dark and light bands are found in muscles of humans and animals. They give the muscle fibers their striated appearance.
Two muscular tissues that show light and dark bands?
Skeletal and cardiac muscle tissues are both considered as striated, which means that they have light and dark bands.
