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What describes corresponding chromosomes?
Corresponding chromosomes refer to a pair of chromosomes in which one chromosome is inherited from the mother and the other from the father. They have the same genes at the same positions, known as loci, but may have different alleles for those genes. Corresponding chromosomes are also known as homologous chromosomes.
What is a pair of corresponding chromosomes called?
A pair of corresponding chromosomes is called homologous chromosomes. They are similar in size and carry genes that control the same traits. One chromosome in the pair is inherited from each parent.
The singular form of chromosomes is called?
The singular form of chromosomes is chromosome.
What term describes chromosomes that exist in cells as homologous pairs?
The term that describes chromosomes existing as homologous pairs is "diploid." In diploid organisms, each chromosome has a corresponding homologous chromosome inherited from each parent, resulting in pairs of similar chromosomes. This configuration is crucial for processes like meiosis, where genetic diversity is generated through recombination and segregation of these homologous chromosomes.
How many chromosomes are in a homologous pair?
in a homologous chromosome there are two chromosomes ( a chromosome and a sister chromosome)
What are 'homologous pairs' of chromosomes?
It means they are the same.Homologous chromosomes (also called homologs or homologues) are chromosome pairs of approximately the same length, centromere position, and staining pattern, with genes for the same characteristics at corresponding loci. One homologous chromosome is inherited from the organism's mother; the other from the organism's father.
Why are traits controlled by recessive alleles on the X chromosomes are more common in males then in females?
In males, they only have one X chromosome, so if they inherit a recessive allele for a certain trait on their X chromosome, it will be expressed because there is no corresponding dominant allele on the Y chromosome to mask it. Females have two X chromosomes, so even if they inherit a recessive allele on one X chromosome, the dominant allele on the other X chromosome can mask its expression.
If a species has a homologous chromosome?
If a species has homologous chromosomes, it means that each chromosome in a pair has a corresponding partner with similar structure and gene content. One chromosome of each pair is inherited from the mother and the other from the father. These homologous chromosomes may carry different alleles for certain genes, which can contribute to genetic variation within the species. This arrangement is essential for processes like meiosis, where homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange genetic information.
What phase of meiosis does each replicated chromosome pair with its corresponding homologous chromosome?
Prophase 1 is the phase of meiosis ll when the homologous pairs combine. It is also when centrioles seperate, spindle fibers are formed, the nuclear envelope disappears, and the chromosomes become visible.
Do humans have 46 genes?
No. The human cell has 23 chromosome pairs (total 46 chromosomes). Each chromosome has many genes.
What is the condensed form of DNA referred as?
The highly condensed forms of DNA (and proteins) are known as chromosomes.
Is chromosome 11 a chromosome or autosome?
It is both. All chromosomes that are not sex-chromosomes (X or Y) are known as autosomes.
