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When th chromosome was discovered, it was given that name for a reason. Translated from Greek to German, it was khromasoma. When translated to English, it means color body.
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What type of chromosome do most sex-linked traits occur on?
The chromosome is usually refered to as the "sex" chromosome. Chromosome #23. Also refered to as 'X' and 'Y'. XX for female, XY for male.
Mongolian ruler Genghis Khan spread an unusual chromosome to nearly 16 million men living today resulted from studies of?
The Y chromosome. Also, the #1 reason for hostile work environments.
How many possible chromosome combinations are there for the gametes of an organism with a haploid number equal to 4?
2^n possible combinations
What is the connection between the moors and the Celts?
The current genetic research using Y-chromosome data shows that the Celtic-speaking people of the British Isles are related to the Basques.
When was achondroplasia discovered?
In 1994 Dr. John Wasmuth and his colleagues discovered that a mutation of the fibroblast growth factor receptor-3 (FGFR3) gene on human chromosome 4 causes achondroplasia.
What is the name of each chromosome after being copied?
it is called a sister chromosome :)
What is the name of genes that are carried on the same chromosome?
The genes that are carried on the same chromosome are called as the linked genes.
What is the name of the structure that DNA will condense into?
A chromosome
What name is given to the specific location of a gene on a chromosome?
The specific location of a gene on a chromosome is called it's locus.
What is the difference between an autosome and a sex chromosome?
An autosome is any of the 23 chromosomes which is not an X or Y chromosome. A sex chromosome is effectively the same as an autosome, apart from depending upon whether you inherit a Y chromosome or not, a sex chromosome will determine your gender. Hence the name.
What and the difference between an autosome and a sex chromosome?
An autosome is any of the 23 chromosomes which is not an X or Y chromosome. A sex chromosome is effectively the same as an autosome, apart from depending upon whether you inherit a Y chromosome or not, a sex chromosome will determine your gender. Hence the name.
Name of 17 th chromosome in human?
metacentric
What is the name of the cell which carries genetic information?
chromosome
What is the name of the rod-shaped structure of tightly coiled DNA found in the cell nucleus of plants and animals called?
Chromosome :)
What is the name of the chromosomal mutation when a gene is missing from the chromosome?
tyt
What is the name of the 46 pieces human DNA break into?
Chromosome
What is the name of the section of the chromosome that carries the information that specifies a particular characteristic of an organism?
Well, the name of the section of the chromosome that carries the nformation that specifies a particular characteristic of an organisim is *Insert Answer Here*
